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 Diesel 1896cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 155,506 miles on the clock, averaging 17,433 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SM52 MZJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 155,506 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,334 |
| Average per year | 17,433 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM52 MZJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SM52 MZJ
What car is SM52 MZJ?
SM52 MZJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM52 MZJ?
The last recorded mileage for SM52 MZJ was 155,506 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2009 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM52 MZJ passed its MOT?
SM52 MZJ has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Nov 2009.
Is SM52 MZJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 MZJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SM52 MZJ?
SM52 MZJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.