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 Petrol 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 109,754 miles on the clock, averaging 5,801 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for SM52 UPG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 109,754 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,061 |
| Average per year | 5,801 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM52 UPG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SM52 UPG
What car is SM52 UPG?
SM52 UPG is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM52 UPG?
The last recorded mileage for SM52 UPG was 109,754 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM52 UPG passed its MOT?
SM52 UPG has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 23 Oct 2020.
Is SM52 UPG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 UPG 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 UPG?
SM52 UPG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.