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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 174,187 miles on the clock, averaging 9,470 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 LGU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 174,187 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,470 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | MF52 LGU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About MF52 LGU
What car is MF52 LGU?
MF52 LGU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MF52 LGU?
The last recorded mileage for MF52 LGU was 174,187 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MF52 LGU passed its MOT?
MF52 LGU has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2020.
Is MF52 LGU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF52 LGU 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 LGU?
MF52 LGU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.