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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 12 (57% pass rate). It has 334,095 miles on the clock, averaging 14,356 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 NAU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 334,095 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,563 |
| Average per year | 14,356 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 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 NAU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SM52 NAU
What car is SM52 NAU?
SM52 NAU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM52 NAU?
The last recorded mileage for SM52 NAU was 334,095 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM52 NAU passed its MOT?
SM52 NAU has had 28 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (16 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2026.
Is SM52 NAU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 NAU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, 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 NAU?
SM52 NAU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.