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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 163,461 miles on the clock, averaging 7,698 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SM52 NBF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 163,461 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 95 |
| Average per year | 7,698 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 NBF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 NBF
What car is SM52 NBF?
SM52 NBF is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM52 NBF?
The last recorded mileage for SM52 NBF was 163,461 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM52 NBF passed its MOT?
SM52 NBF has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2018.
Is SM52 NBF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 NBF 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 NBF?
SM52 NBF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.