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SM02 TNX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 118,398 miles on the clock, averaging 7,146 miles per year, below 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 TNX

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,398
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,146

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,398 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,146
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM02 TNX 29k52k74k96k118k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,398 miles
Since last MOT+8,006 miles
PASS
Mileage110,392 miles
Since last MOT+2,217 miles
PASS
Mileage108,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,175 miles
Since last MOT+4,541 miles
PASS
Mileage103,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,634 miles
Since last MOT+8,235 miles
PASS
Mileage95,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,399 miles
Since last MOT+7,893 miles
PASS
Mileage87,506 miles
Since last MOT+188 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,318 miles
Since last MOT+12,972 miles
PASS
Mileage74,346 miles
Since last MOT+4,290 miles
PASS
Mileage70,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,056 miles
Since last MOT+5,896 miles
PASS
Mileage64,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,160 miles
Since last MOT+6,533 miles
PASS
Mileage57,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,627 miles
Since last MOT+10,275 miles
PASS
Mileage47,352 miles
Since last MOT+8,678 miles
PASS
Mileage38,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,674 miles
Since last MOT+9,250 miles
PASS
Mileage29,424 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 TNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SM02 TNX

What car is SM02 TNX?

SM02 TNX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SM02 TNX?

The last recorded mileage for SM02 TNX was 118,398 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM02 TNX passed its MOT?

SM02 TNX has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2017.

Is SM02 TNX ULEZ compliant?

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

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