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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 9 (47% pass rate). It has 194,136 miles on the clock, averaging 17,607 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SM02 LFZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 194,136 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 57 |
| Average per year | 17,607 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 LFZ |
| 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 LFZ
What car is SM02 LFZ?
SM02 LFZ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM02 LFZ?
The last recorded mileage for SM02 LFZ was 194,136 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM02 LFZ passed its MOT?
SM02 LFZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (8 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2014.
Is SM02 LFZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM02 LFZ 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 LFZ?
SM02 LFZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.