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 148,060 miles on the clock, averaging 5,813 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 SM02 ENJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 148,060 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,822 |
| Average per year | 5,813 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 | SM02 ENJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SM02 ENJ
What car is SM02 ENJ?
SM02 ENJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM02 ENJ?
The last recorded mileage for SM02 ENJ was 148,060 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM02 ENJ passed its MOT?
SM02 ENJ has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2020.
Is SM02 ENJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM02 ENJ 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 SM02 ENJ?
SM02 ENJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.