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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 180,099 miles on the clock, averaging 7,932 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SM02 VBK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 180,099 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 726 |
| Average per year | 7,932 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 VBK |
| 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 VBK
What car is SM02 VBK?
SM02 VBK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM02 VBK?
The last recorded mileage for SM02 VBK was 180,099 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM02 VBK passed its MOT?
SM02 VBK has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Sep 2019.
Is SM02 VBK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM02 VBK 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 VBK?
SM02 VBK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.