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 2020 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1498cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 44,654 miles on the clock, averaging 8,417 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 TSI engine is known for dada and engine management software / act (active cylinder technology) calibration.
MOT & Mileage History for SM69 YVZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 44,654 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,599 |
| Average per year | 8,417 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2012–2020), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
DADA
Engine management software / ACT (Active Cylinder Technology) calibration
Faulty ECU mapping causes poor transition between 2- and 4-cylinder modes, leading to hesitation, juddering, or "kangarooing" (RPM drop/stall risk in 1st gear). Cross-model issue in manuals.[1][2][3][4]
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM69 YVZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2020 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 69 — September 2019 to February 2020 |
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About SM69 YVZ
What car is SM69 YVZ?
SM69 YVZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2020.
What is the mileage of SM69 YVZ?
The last recorded mileage for SM69 YVZ was 44,654 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM69 YVZ passed its MOT?
SM69 YVZ has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Aug 2026.
Is SM69 YVZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM69 YVZ is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is SM69 YVZ?
SM69 YVZ is approximately 6 years old. Age identifier 69 means registered between 1 September 2019 and 28 February 2020.