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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 183,111 miles on the clock, averaging 11,142 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 UMR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 183,111 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 24 |
| Average per year | 11,142 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 UMR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 UMR
What car is SM52 UMR?
SM52 UMR is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM52 UMR?
The last recorded mileage for SM52 UMR was 183,111 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM52 UMR passed its MOT?
SM52 UMR has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2019.
Is SM52 UMR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 UMR 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 UMR?
SM52 UMR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.