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 2017 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 84,403 miles on the clock, averaging 9,489 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for crbc and dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging.
MOT & Mileage History for SM17 KXL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 84,403 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,664 |
| Average per year | 9,489 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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CRBC
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM17 KXL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 17 — March 2017 to August 2017 |
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About SM17 KXL
What car is SM17 KXL?
SM17 KXL is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2017.
What is the mileage of SM17 KXL?
The last recorded mileage for SM17 KXL was 84,403 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM17 KXL passed its MOT?
SM17 KXL has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Nov 2025.
Is SM17 KXL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM17 KXL is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is SM17 KXL?
SM17 KXL is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.