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SM02 EPX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 209,864 miles on the clock, averaging 7,125 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 EPX

MOT Status
Due date passed
209,864
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,125

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading209,864 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,125
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM02 EPX 75k109k142k176k210k '06'25'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage209,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage209,864 miles
Since last MOT+2,709 miles
PASS
Mileage207,155 miles
Since last MOT+6,140 miles
PASS
Mileage201,015 miles
Since last MOT+7,264 miles
PASS
Mileage193,751 miles
Since last MOT+3,530 miles
PASS
Mileage190,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,221 miles
Since last MOT+6,274 miles
PASS
Mileage183,947 miles
Since last MOT+4,685 miles
PASS
Mileage179,262 miles
Since last MOT+7,318 miles
PASS
Mileage171,944 miles
Since last MOT+8,802 miles
PASS
Mileage163,142 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage148,412 miles
Since last MOT+32,943 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,469 miles
PASS
Mileage138,428 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,420 miles
Since last MOT+10,459 miles
PASS
Mileage127,961 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,953 miles
Since last MOT+14,177 miles
PASS
Mileage113,776 miles
Since last MOT+11,083 miles
PASS
Mileage102,693 miles
Since last MOT+9,555 miles
PASS
Mileage93,138 miles
Since last MOT+4,754 miles
PASS
Mileage88,384 miles
Since last MOT+5,730 miles
PASS
Mileage82,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,654 miles
Since last MOT+7,581 miles
PASS
Mileage75,073 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 EPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SM02 EPX

What car is SM02 EPX?

SM02 EPX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SM02 EPX?

The last recorded mileage for SM02 EPX was 209,864 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM02 EPX passed its MOT?

SM02 EPX has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2025.

Is SM02 EPX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM02 EPX 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 EPX?

SM02 EPX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.