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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1896cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 202,895 miles on the clock, averaging 7,205 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM52 BHE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 202,895 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,205 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM52 BHE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SM52 BHE
What car is SM52 BHE?
SM52 BHE is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM52 BHE?
The last recorded mileage for SM52 BHE was 202,895 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM52 BHE passed its MOT?
SM52 BHE has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2025.
Is SM52 BHE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 BHE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, 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 BHE?
SM52 BHE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.