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SO04 RVR

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 128,851 miles on the clock, averaging 6,595 miles per year, below 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 SO04 RVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,851
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,595

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading128,851 miles
Reading date
Miles last year818
Average per year6,595
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO04 RVR 27k53k78k103k129k '07'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,851 miles
Since last MOT+818 miles
PASS
Mileage128,033 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,005 miles
Since last MOT+3,704 miles
PASS
Mileage124,301 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,294 miles
Since last MOT+6,509 miles
PASS
Mileage117,785 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,720 miles
Since last MOT+7,968 miles
PASS
Mileage109,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,752 miles
Since last MOT+10,612 miles
PASS
Mileage99,140 miles
Since last MOT+9,834 miles
PASS
Mileage89,306 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,305 miles
Since last MOT+7,809 miles
PASS
Mileage81,496 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,483 miles
Since last MOT+6,911 miles
PASS
Mileage74,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,572 miles
Since last MOT+6,545 miles
PASS
Mileage68,027 miles
Since last MOT+4,707 miles
PASS
Mileage63,320 miles
Since last MOT+4,955 miles
PASS
Mileage58,365 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,360 miles
Since last MOT+6,159 miles
PASS
Mileage52,201 miles
Since last MOT+8,423 miles
PASS
Mileage43,778 miles
Since last MOT+8,841 miles
PASS
Mileage34,937 miles
Since last MOT+7,654 miles
PASS
Mileage27,283 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 RVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SO04 RVR

What car is SO04 RVR?

SO04 RVR is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SO04 RVR?

The last recorded mileage for SO04 RVR was 128,851 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO04 RVR passed its MOT?

SO04 RVR has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2022.

Is SO04 RVR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO04 RVR 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 RVR?

SO04 RVR is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.