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 Petrol 1395cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 45,066 miles on the clock, averaging 4,268 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TSI engine is known for cxsa and wastegate actuator rod.
MOT & Mileage History for SM17 RSU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 45,066 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,224 |
| Average per year | 4,268 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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CXSA
Wastegate actuator rod (electric actuator on turbocharger)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM17 RSU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 17 — March 2017 to August 2017 |
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About SM17 RSU
What car is SM17 RSU?
SM17 RSU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2017.
What is the mileage of SM17 RSU?
The last recorded mileage for SM17 RSU was 45,066 miles, recorded on 11 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM17 RSU passed its MOT?
SM17 RSU has had 7 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (7 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2026.
Is SM17 RSU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM17 RSU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is SM17 RSU?
SM17 RSU is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.