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SM52 VXJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 101,346 miles on the clock, averaging 7,547 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 VXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,346
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,547

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 reading101,346 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,730
Average per year7,547
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM52 VXJ 33k50k67k84k101k '05'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,346 miles
Since last MOT+2,730 miles
PASS
Mileage98,616 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,607 miles
Since last MOT+3,332 miles
PASS
Mileage95,275 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,275 miles
Since last MOT+5,891 miles
PASS
Mileage89,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,384 miles
Since last MOT+7,954 miles
PASS
Mileage81,430 miles
Since last MOT+9,016 miles
PASS
Mileage72,414 miles
Since last MOT+9,002 miles
PASS
Mileage63,412 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,411 miles
Since last MOT+12,037 miles
PASS
Mileage51,374 miles
Since last MOT+9,298 miles
PASS
Mileage42,076 miles
Since last MOT+9,311 miles
PASS
Mileage32,765 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SM52 VXJ

What car is SM52 VXJ?

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

What is the mileage of SM52 VXJ?

The last recorded mileage for SM52 VXJ was 101,346 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM52 VXJ passed its MOT?

SM52 VXJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2014.

Is SM52 VXJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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