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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 172,906 miles on the clock, averaging 9,669 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SM52 BFY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 172,906 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,669 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | SM52 BFY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SM52 BFY
What car is SM52 BFY?
SM52 BFY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM52 BFY?
The last recorded mileage for SM52 BFY was 172,906 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM52 BFY passed its MOT?
SM52 BFY has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2021.
Is SM52 BFY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 BFY 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 SM52 BFY?
SM52 BFY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.