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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 137,860 miles on the clock, averaging 9,804 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO04 RUW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 137,860 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,205 |
| Average per year | 9,804 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO04 RUW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About SO04 RUW
What car is SO04 RUW?
SO04 RUW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SO04 RUW?
The last recorded mileage for SO04 RUW was 137,860 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO04 RUW passed its MOT?
SO04 RUW has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2015.
Is SO04 RUW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO04 RUW 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 RUW?
SO04 RUW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.