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SM52 ATU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 152,552 miles on the clock, averaging 8,564 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SM52 ATU

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,552
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,564

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading152,552 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,564
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM52 ATU 29k60k91k122k153k '05'20'14

Check SM52 ATU

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,552 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,550 miles
Since last MOT+5,262 miles
PASS
Mileage147,288 miles
Since last MOT+4,109 miles
PASS
Mileage143,179 miles
Since last MOT+129,342 miles
PASS
Mileage13,837 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,036 miles
Since last MOT+4,184 miles
PASS
Mileage133,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,852 miles
Since last MOT+4,838 miles
PASS
Mileage129,014 miles
Since last MOT+5,204 miles
PASS
Mileage123,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,757 miles
PASS
Mileage118,053 miles
Since last MOT+13,689 miles
PASS
Mileage104,364 miles
Since last MOT+12,912 miles
PASS
Mileage91,452 miles
Since last MOT+11,934 miles
PASS
Mileage79,518 miles
Since last MOT+9,228 miles
PASS
Mileage70,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,290 miles
Since last MOT+16,370 miles
PASS
Mileage53,920 miles
Since last MOT+12,886 miles
PASS
Mileage41,034 miles
Since last MOT+11,553 miles
PASS
Mileage29,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,481 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 ATU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SM52 ATU

What car is SM52 ATU?

SM52 ATU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SM52 ATU?

The last recorded mileage for SM52 ATU was 152,552 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM52 ATU passed its MOT?

SM52 ATU has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2020.

Is SM52 ATU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 ATU 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 SM52 ATU?

SM52 ATU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.