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MF52 LGV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 87,639 miles on the clock, averaging 8,503 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for MF52 LGV

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,639
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2005
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
8,503

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading87,639 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,084
Average per year8,503
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF52 LGV 29k44k58k73k88k '05'12'09

Check MF52 LGV

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage87,639 miles
Since last MOT+13,084 miles
PASS
Mileage74,555 miles
Since last MOT+11,536 miles
PASS
Mileage63,019 miles
Since last MOT+12,858 miles
PASS
Mileage50,161 miles
Since last MOT+8,585 miles
PASS
Mileage41,576 miles
Since last MOT+1,749 miles
PASS
Mileage39,827 miles
Since last MOT+4,241 miles
PASS
Mileage35,586 miles
Since last MOT+6,336 miles
PASS
Mileage29,250 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 LGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 LGV

What car is MF52 LGV?

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

What is the mileage of MF52 LGV?

The last recorded mileage for MF52 LGV was 87,639 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF52 LGV passed its MOT?

MF52 LGV has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 10 Sep 2012.

Is MF52 LGV ULEZ compliant?

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

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