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SO04 UJH

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 105,001 miles on the clock, averaging 5,021 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 UJH

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,001
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,021

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,001 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,910
Average per year5,021
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO04 UJH 18k40k62k83k105k '07'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage105,001 miles
Since last MOT+1,910 miles
PASS
Mileage103,091 miles
Since last MOT+2,181 miles
PASS
Mileage100,910 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,883 miles
Since last MOT+2,056 miles
PASS
Mileage98,827 miles
Since last MOT+2,065 miles
PASS
Mileage96,762 miles
Since last MOT+2,478 miles
PASS
Mileage94,284 miles
Since last MOT+2,698 miles
PASS
Mileage91,586 miles
Since last MOT+8,068 miles
PASS
Mileage83,518 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,513 miles
Since last MOT+3,604 miles
PASS
Mileage79,909 miles
Since last MOT+3,283 miles
PASS
Mileage76,626 miles
Since last MOT+3,279 miles
PASS
Mileage73,347 miles
Since last MOT+10,039 miles
PASS
Mileage63,308 miles
Since last MOT+6,359 miles
PASS
Mileage56,949 miles
Since last MOT+6,012 miles
PASS
Mileage50,937 miles
Since last MOT+8,547 miles
PASS
Mileage42,390 miles
Since last MOT+7,768 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,638 miles
PASS
Mileage26,984 miles
Since last MOT+8,752 miles
PASS
Mileage18,232 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 UJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SO04 UJH

What car is SO04 UJH?

SO04 UJH is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SO04 UJH?

The last recorded mileage for SO04 UJH was 105,001 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO04 UJH passed its MOT?

SO04 UJH has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 2 Jul 2024.

Is SO04 UJH ULEZ compliant?

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

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