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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 185,513 miles on the clock, averaging 7,484 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 WFO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 185,513 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,216 |
| Average per year | 7,484 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 WFO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Beige |
| 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 WFO
What car is SM52 WFO?
SM52 WFO is an beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM52 WFO?
The last recorded mileage for SM52 WFO was 185,513 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM52 WFO passed its MOT?
SM52 WFO has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2021.
Is SM52 WFO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 WFO 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 WFO?
SM52 WFO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.