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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 126,532 miles on the clock, averaging 6,781 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 LGY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 126,532 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,781 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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 LGY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 LGY
What car is SM02 LGY?
SM02 LGY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM02 LGY?
The last recorded mileage for SM02 LGY was 126,532 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM02 LGY passed its MOT?
SM02 LGY has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2013.
Is SM02 LGY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM02 LGY 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 LGY?
SM02 LGY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.