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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 143,043 miles on the clock, averaging 9,097 miles per year, above 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 TNE
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 143,043 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 9,097 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM02 TNE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 TNE
What car is SM02 TNE?
SM02 TNE is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM02 TNE?
The last recorded mileage for SM02 TNE was 143,043 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM02 TNE passed its MOT?
SM02 TNE has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2017.
Is SM02 TNE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM02 TNE 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 TNE?
SM02 TNE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.