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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 116,968 miles on the clock, averaging 7,259 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SM52 HXY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 116,968 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,156 |
| Average per year | 7,259 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM52 HXY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 HXY
What car is SM52 HXY?
SM52 HXY is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM52 HXY?
The last recorded mileage for SM52 HXY was 116,968 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM52 HXY passed its MOT?
SM52 HXY has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2019.
Is SM52 HXY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 HXY 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 HXY?
SM52 HXY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.