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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 80,487 miles on the clock, averaging 3,878 miles per year, well below 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 JAU
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 80,487 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,888 |
| Average per year | 3,878 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM52 JAU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 JAU
What car is SM52 JAU?
SM52 JAU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM52 JAU?
The last recorded mileage for SM52 JAU was 80,487 miles, recorded on 4 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM52 JAU passed its MOT?
SM52 JAU has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2023.
Is SM52 JAU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 JAU 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 JAU?
SM52 JAU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.