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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 86,545 miles on the clock, averaging 4,082 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 MJE
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 86,545 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,082 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM52 MJE |
| 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 MJE
What car is SM52 MJE?
SM52 MJE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM52 MJE?
The last recorded mileage for SM52 MJE was 86,545 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM52 MJE passed its MOT?
SM52 MJE has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2019.
Is SM52 MJE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 MJE 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 MJE?
SM52 MJE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.