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SM52 CPX

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 125,754 miles on the clock, averaging 10,544 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for SM52 CPX

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,754
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,544

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading125,754 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,814
Average per year10,544
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM52 CPX 18k45k72k99k126k '05'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,754 miles
Since last MOT+10,814 miles
PASS
Mileage114,940 miles
Since last MOT+8,281 miles
PASS
Mileage106,659 miles
Since last MOT+24,827 miles
PASS
Mileage81,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,832 miles
Since last MOT+19,184 miles
PASS
Mileage62,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,648 miles
Since last MOT+8,494 miles
PASS
Mileage54,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,154 miles
Since last MOT+10,904 miles
PASS
Mileage43,250 miles
Since last MOT+8,580 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,670 miles
Since last MOT+9,744 miles
PASS
Mileage24,926 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,926 miles
Since last MOT+3,405 miles
PASS
Mileage21,521 miles
Since last MOT+3,728 miles
PASS
Mileage17,793 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 CPX
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 CPX

What car is SM52 CPX?

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

What is the mileage of SM52 CPX?

The last recorded mileage for SM52 CPX was 125,754 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM52 CPX passed its MOT?

SM52 CPX has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2016.

Is SM52 CPX ULEZ compliant?

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

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