Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 2000cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 186,148 miles on the clock, averaging 12,880 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM04 VDA
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 186,148 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,880 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM04 VDA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About SM04 VDA
What car is SM04 VDA?
SM04 VDA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SM04 VDA?
The last recorded mileage for SM04 VDA was 186,148 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM04 VDA passed its MOT?
SM04 VDA has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2018.
Is SM04 VDA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM04 VDA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SM04 VDA?
SM04 VDA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.