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 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 97,075 miles on the clock, averaging 6,245 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 ULZ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 97,075 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 98 |
| Average per year | 6,245 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO04 ULZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About SO04 ULZ
What car is SO04 ULZ?
SO04 ULZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SO04 ULZ?
The last recorded mileage for SO04 ULZ was 97,075 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO04 ULZ passed its MOT?
SO04 ULZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2019.
Is SO04 ULZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO04 ULZ 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 ULZ?
SO04 ULZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.