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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 130,243 miles on the clock, averaging 8,299 miles per year, around 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 TOJ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 130,243 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 8,299 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM02 TOJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 TOJ
What car is SM02 TOJ?
SM02 TOJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM02 TOJ?
The last recorded mileage for SM02 TOJ was 130,243 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM02 TOJ passed its MOT?
SM02 TOJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2018.
Is SM02 TOJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM02 TOJ 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 TOJ?
SM02 TOJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.