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 1598cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 142,040 miles on the clock, averaging 5,477 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 SM02 AWC
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 142,040 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,656 |
| Average per year | 5,477 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM02 AWC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SM02 AWC
What car is SM02 AWC?
SM02 AWC is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM02 AWC?
The last recorded mileage for SM02 AWC was 142,040 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM02 AWC passed its MOT?
SM02 AWC has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2024.
Is SM02 AWC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM02 AWC 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 SM02 AWC?
SM02 AWC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.