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SM52 COU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1984cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 148,380 miles on the clock, averaging 8,334 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for SM52 COU

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,380
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,334

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 reading148,380 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,334
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM52 COU 29k59k89k119k148k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,380 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,376 miles
Since last MOT+13,920 miles
PASS
Mileage134,456 miles
Since last MOT+12,581 miles
PASS
Mileage121,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,875 miles
Since last MOT+15,136 miles
PASS
Mileage106,739 miles
Since last MOT+9,571 miles
PASS
Mileage97,168 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,133 miles
Since last MOT+5,096 miles
PASS
Mileage92,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,037 miles
Since last MOT+7,249 miles
PASS
Mileage84,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,788 miles
Since last MOT+7,548 miles
PASS
Mileage77,240 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,230 miles
Since last MOT+9,714 miles
PASS
Mileage67,516 miles
Since last MOT+10,484 miles
PASS
Mileage57,032 miles
Since last MOT+8,425 miles
PASS
Mileage48,607 miles
Since last MOT+6,269 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,338 miles
Since last MOT+4,112 miles
PASS
Mileage38,226 miles
Since last MOT+4,877 miles
PASS
Mileage33,349 miles
Since last MOT+4,277 miles
PASS
Mileage29,072 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 COU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SM52 COU

What car is SM52 COU?

SM52 COU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SM52 COU?

The last recorded mileage for SM52 COU was 148,380 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM52 COU passed its MOT?

SM52 COU has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2021.

Is SM52 COU ULEZ compliant?

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

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