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SM02 VKX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourRed
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 1781cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 152,836 miles on the clock, averaging 7,513 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM02 VKX

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,836
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,513

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading152,836 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,898
Average per year7,513
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM02 VKX 43k70k98k125k153k '06'21'14

Check SM02 VKX

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,836 miles
Since last MOT+9,898 miles
PASS
Mileage142,938 miles
Since last MOT+21,731 miles
PASS
Mileage121,207 miles
Since last MOT+1,670 miles
PASS
Mileage119,537 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,520 miles
Since last MOT+2,121 miles
PASS
Mileage117,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,399 miles
Since last MOT+2,610 miles
PASS
Mileage114,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,789 miles
Since last MOT+3,204 miles
PASS
Mileage111,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,585 miles
Since last MOT+7,092 miles
PASS
Mileage104,493 miles
Since last MOT+6,259 miles
PASS
Mileage98,234 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,216 miles
Since last MOT+10,968 miles
PASS
Mileage87,248 miles
Since last MOT+6,510 miles
PASS
Mileage80,738 miles
Since last MOT+3,246 miles
PASS
Mileage77,492 miles
Since last MOT+11,056 miles
PASS
Mileage66,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,436 miles
Since last MOT+10,226 miles
PASS
Mileage56,210 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,210 miles
Since last MOT+13,621 miles
PASS
Mileage42,589 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 VKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SM02 VKX

What car is SM02 VKX?

SM02 VKX is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SM02 VKX?

The last recorded mileage for SM02 VKX was 152,836 miles, recorded on 26 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM02 VKX passed its MOT?

SM02 VKX has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2021.

Is SM02 VKX ULEZ compliant?

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

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