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 1600cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 94,010 miles on the clock, averaging 5,440 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 UBR
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 94,010 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,440 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO04 UBR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About SO04 UBR
What car is SO04 UBR?
SO04 UBR is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SO04 UBR?
The last recorded mileage for SO04 UBR was 94,010 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO04 UBR passed its MOT?
SO04 UBR has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2021.
Is SO04 UBR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO04 UBR 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 UBR?
SO04 UBR is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.