Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
SM52 HZB

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 123,010 miles on the clock, averaging 14,113 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 HZB

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,010
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
14,113

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading123,010 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,329
Average per year14,113
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM52 HZB 9k38k66k95k123k '05'13'09

Check SM52 HZB

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage123,010 miles
Since last MOT+9,329 miles
PASS
Mileage113,681 miles
Since last MOT+8,034 miles
PASS
Mileage105,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,647 miles
Since last MOT+5,929 miles
PASS
Mileage99,718 miles
Since last MOT+14,901 miles
PASS
Mileage84,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,817 miles
Since last MOT+34,771 miles
PASS
Mileage50,046 miles
Since last MOT+26,957 miles
PASS
Mileage23,089 miles
Since last MOT+7,267 miles
PASS
Mileage15,822 miles
Since last MOT+6,370 miles
PASS
Mileage9,452 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Golf often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Sparse Fault Data

Read our Volkswagen Golf Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Volkswagen Golf

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 HZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

More SM52 H plates

Browse all SM52 H registrations from Edinburgh.

About SM52 HZB

What car is SM52 HZB?

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

What is the mileage of SM52 HZB?

The last recorded mileage for SM52 HZB was 123,010 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM52 HZB passed its MOT?

SM52 HZB has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 29 Oct 2013.

Is SM52 HZB ULEZ compliant?

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

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