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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 120,649 miles on the clock, averaging 8,441 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SH52 SMX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 120,649 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,271 |
| Average per year | 8,441 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | SH52 SMX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SH52 SMX
What car is SH52 SMX?
SH52 SMX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.
What is the mileage of SH52 SMX?
The last recorded mileage for SH52 SMX was 120,649 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH52 SMX passed its MOT?
SH52 SMX has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2017.
Is SH52 SMX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH52 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 SH52 SMX?
SH52 SMX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.