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 Diesel 1896cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 10 (67% pass rate). It has 120,782 miles on the clock, averaging 5,222 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 GY02 SMX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 120,782 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,027 |
| Average per year | 5,222 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY02 SMX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About GY02 SMX
What car is GY02 SMX?
GY02 SMX is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GY02 SMX?
The last recorded mileage for GY02 SMX was 120,782 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY02 SMX passed its MOT?
GY02 SMX has had 30 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (20 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2026.
Is GY02 SMX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY02 SMX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is GY02 SMX?
GY02 SMX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.