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 1595cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 153,685 miles on the clock, averaging 6,584 miles per year, 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 JZX
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 153,685 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 6,584 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM52 JZX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SM52 JZX
What car is SM52 JZX?
SM52 JZX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM52 JZX?
The last recorded mileage for SM52 JZX was 153,685 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM52 JZX passed its MOT?
SM52 JZX has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2021.
Is SM52 JZX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 JZX 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 JZX?
SM52 JZX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.