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 Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 115,273 miles on the clock, averaging 9,398 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for SM54 OYE
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 115,273 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,496 |
| Average per year | 9,398 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM54 OYE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About SM54 OYE
What car is SM54 OYE?
SM54 OYE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SM54 OYE?
The last recorded mileage for SM54 OYE was 115,273 miles, recorded on 2 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM54 OYE passed its MOT?
SM54 OYE has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Jan 2019.
Is SM54 OYE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM54 OYE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SM54 OYE?
SM54 OYE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.