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 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 80,615 miles on the clock, averaging 4,793 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SO04 CXL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 80,615 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5 |
| Average per year | 4,793 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO04 CXL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About SO04 CXL
What car is SO04 CXL?
SO04 CXL is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SO04 CXL?
The last recorded mileage for SO04 CXL was 80,615 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO04 CXL passed its MOT?
SO04 CXL has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Apr 2021.
Is SO04 CXL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO04 CXL 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 SO04 CXL?
SO04 CXL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.