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 Petrol 1390cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 137,597 miles on the clock, averaging 8,428 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 FFB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 137,597 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,414 |
| Average per year | 8,428 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM52 FFB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SM52 FFB
What car is SM52 FFB?
SM52 FFB is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM52 FFB?
The last recorded mileage for SM52 FFB was 137,597 miles, recorded on 6 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM52 FFB passed its MOT?
SM52 FFB has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 May 2017.
Is SM52 FFB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 FFB 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 FFB?
SM52 FFB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.