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MF52 LGL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 173,674 miles on the clock, averaging 9,711 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for MF52 LGL

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,674
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,711

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,674 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,670
Average per year9,711
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MF52 LGL 35k70k105k139k174k '06'21'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,674 miles
Since last MOT+8,670 miles
PASS
Mileage165,004 miles
Since last MOT+18,095 miles
PASS
Mileage146,909 miles
Since last MOT+370 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,539 miles
Since last MOT+11,255 miles
PASS
Mileage135,284 miles
Since last MOT+6,530 miles
PASS
Mileage128,754 miles
Since last MOT+10,368 miles
PASS
Mileage118,386 miles
Since last MOT+8,056 miles
PASS
Mileage110,330 miles
Since last MOT+12,155 miles
PASS
Mileage98,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,175 miles
Since last MOT+12,887 miles
PASS
Mileage85,288 miles
Since last MOT+12,203 miles
PASS
Mileage73,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,085 miles
Since last MOT+6,651 miles
PASS
Mileage66,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,434 miles
Since last MOT+6,011 miles
PASS
Mileage60,423 miles
Since last MOT+8,910 miles
PASS
Mileage51,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,513 miles
Since last MOT+5,630 miles
PASS
Mileage45,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,883 miles
Since last MOT+10,528 miles
PASS
Mileage35,355 miles

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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

RegistrationMF52 LGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MF52 LGL

What car is MF52 LGL?

MF52 LGL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MF52 LGL?

The last recorded mileage for MF52 LGL was 173,674 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF52 LGL passed its MOT?

MF52 LGL has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2021.

Is MF52 LGL ULEZ compliant?

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

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