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 1896cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 133,861 miles on the clock, averaging 4,992 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SM04 WGV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 133,861 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,992 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM04 WGV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About SM04 WGV
What car is SM04 WGV?
SM04 WGV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SM04 WGV?
The last recorded mileage for SM04 WGV was 133,861 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM04 WGV passed its MOT?
SM04 WGV has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2017.
Is SM04 WGV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM04 WGV 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 WGV?
SM04 WGV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.