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SM52 UNN

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 113,878 miles on the clock, averaging 7,798 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for SM52 UNN

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,878
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,798

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading113,878 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,798
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM52 UNN 23k45k68k91k114k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,878 miles
Since last MOT+7,156 miles
PASS
Mileage106,722 miles
Since last MOT+2,407 miles
PASS
Mileage104,315 miles
Since last MOT+5,373 miles
PASS
Mileage98,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,942 miles
Since last MOT+10,381 miles
PASS
Mileage88,561 miles
Since last MOT+7,705 miles
PASS
Mileage80,856 miles
Since last MOT+8,616 miles
PASS
Mileage72,240 miles
Since last MOT+13,500 miles
PASS
Mileage58,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,740 miles
Since last MOT+6,446 miles
PASS
Mileage52,294 miles
Since last MOT+8,150 miles
PASS
Mileage44,144 miles
Since last MOT+10,029 miles
PASS
Mileage34,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage34,115 miles
Since last MOT+6,436 miles
PASS
Mileage27,679 miles
Since last MOT+4,983 miles
PASS
Mileage22,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,696 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 UNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SM52 UNN

What car is SM52 UNN?

SM52 UNN is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SM52 UNN?

The last recorded mileage for SM52 UNN was 113,878 miles, recorded on 22 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM52 UNN passed its MOT?

SM52 UNN has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Jun 2017.

Is SM52 UNN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 UNN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SM52 UNN?

SM52 UNN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.