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MF52 AXJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 113,552 miles on the clock, averaging 6,692 miles per year, below 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 MF52 AXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,552
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,692

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,552 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,692
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF52 AXJ 26k48k70k92k114k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,552 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,552 miles
Since last MOT+2,910 miles
PASS
Mileage110,642 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,642 miles
Since last MOT+5,899 miles
PASS
Mileage104,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,743 miles
Since last MOT+5,134 miles
PASS
Mileage99,609 miles
Since last MOT+5,411 miles
PASS
Mileage94,198 miles
Since last MOT+8,131 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,067 miles
Since last MOT+5,187 miles
PASS
Mileage80,880 miles
Since last MOT+6,058 miles
PASS
Mileage74,822 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,780 miles
Since last MOT+6,147 miles
PASS
Mileage68,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,633 miles
Since last MOT+11,380 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,253 miles
Since last MOT+11,095 miles
PASS
Mileage46,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,158 miles
Since last MOT+7,746 miles
PASS
Mileage38,412 miles
Since last MOT+4,529 miles
PASS
Mileage33,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,883 miles
Since last MOT+7,652 miles
PASS
Mileage26,231 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 AXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MF52 AXJ

What car is MF52 AXJ?

MF52 AXJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MF52 AXJ?

The last recorded mileage for MF52 AXJ was 113,552 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF52 AXJ passed its MOT?

MF52 AXJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2019.

Is MF52 AXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF52 AXJ 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 MF52 AXJ?

MF52 AXJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.