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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 174,000 miles on the clock, averaging 7,795 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 VCA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 174,000 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 900 |
| Average per year | 7,795 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 VCA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 VCA
What car is SM02 VCA?
SM02 VCA is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM02 VCA?
The last recorded mileage for SM02 VCA was 174,000 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM02 VCA passed its MOT?
SM02 VCA has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2018.
Is SM02 VCA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM02 VCA 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 VCA?
SM02 VCA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.