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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 132,176 miles on the clock, averaging 9,086 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for SM52 HXJ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 132,176 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,697 |
| Average per year | 9,086 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM52 HXJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SM52 HXJ
What car is SM52 HXJ?
SM52 HXJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM52 HXJ?
The last recorded mileage for SM52 HXJ was 132,176 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM52 HXJ passed its MOT?
SM52 HXJ has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2018.
Is SM52 HXJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 HXJ 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 HXJ?
SM52 HXJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.