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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 135,910 miles on the clock, averaging 6,026 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SM52 ORC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 135,910 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,822 |
| Average per year | 6,026 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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 ORC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 ORC
What car is SM52 ORC?
SM52 ORC is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM52 ORC?
The last recorded mileage for SM52 ORC was 135,910 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM52 ORC passed its MOT?
SM52 ORC has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Jun 2016.
Is SM52 ORC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 ORC 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 ORC?
SM52 ORC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.