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SM52 UNT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 146,856 miles on the clock, averaging 8,521 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 UNT

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,856
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,521

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading146,856 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,700
Average per year8,521
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM52 UNT 48k72k97k122k147k '05'17'11

Check SM52 UNT

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,856 miles
Since last MOT+15,700 miles
PASS
Mileage131,156 miles
Since last MOT+12,753 miles
PASS
Mileage118,403 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,401 miles
Since last MOT+5,755 miles
PASS
Mileage112,646 miles
Since last MOT+6,733 miles
PASS
Mileage105,913 miles
Since last MOT+228 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,685 miles
Since last MOT+8,454 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,231 miles
Since last MOT+8,957 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,274 miles
Since last MOT+9,430 miles
PASS
Mileage78,844 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,844 miles
Since last MOT+6,124 miles
PASS
Mileage72,720 miles
Since last MOT+6,077 miles
PASS
Mileage66,643 miles
Since last MOT+8,322 miles
PASS
Mileage58,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,321 miles
Since last MOT+8,014 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,307 miles
Since last MOT+2,696 miles
PASS
Mileage47,611 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,611 miles

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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

RegistrationSM52 UNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SM52 UNT

What car is SM52 UNT?

SM52 UNT is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM52 UNT?

The last recorded mileage for SM52 UNT was 146,856 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM52 UNT passed its MOT?

SM52 UNT has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2017.

Is SM52 UNT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 UNT 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 UNT?

SM52 UNT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.