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 1900cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 167,609 miles on the clock, averaging 6,439 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SO04 HHG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 167,609 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,781 |
| Average per year | 6,439 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 | SO04 HHG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1900cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About SO04 HHG
What car is SO04 HHG?
SO04 HHG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SO04 HHG?
The last recorded mileage for SO04 HHG was 167,609 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO04 HHG passed its MOT?
SO04 HHG has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2018.
Is SO04 HHG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO04 HHG 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 SO04 HHG?
SO04 HHG is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.