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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 129,656 miles on the clock, averaging 7,789 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SO04 RVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 129,656 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 49 |
| Average per year | 7,789 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 RVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About SO04 RVL
What car is SO04 RVL?
SO04 RVL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SO04 RVL?
The last recorded mileage for SO04 RVL was 129,656 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO04 RVL passed its MOT?
SO04 RVL has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2020.
Is SO04 RVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO04 RVL 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 RVL?
SO04 RVL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.