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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 128,613 miles on the clock, averaging 5,977 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 XBW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 128,613 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8 |
| Average per year | 5,977 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM52 XBW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SM52 XBW
What car is SM52 XBW?
SM52 XBW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM52 XBW?
The last recorded mileage for SM52 XBW was 128,613 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM52 XBW passed its MOT?
SM52 XBW has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2023.
Is SM52 XBW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 XBW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, 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 XBW?
SM52 XBW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.