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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1595cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 115,444 miles on the clock, averaging 5,481 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 EY52 SMX
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 115,444 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,166 |
| Average per year | 5,481 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EY52 SMX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EY — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About EY52 SMX
What car is EY52 SMX?
EY52 SMX is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of EY52 SMX?
The last recorded mileage for EY52 SMX was 115,444 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EY52 SMX passed its MOT?
EY52 SMX has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2023.
Is EY52 SMX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY52 SMX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is EY52 SMX?
EY52 SMX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.