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MF52 LHD

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 149,269 miles on the clock, averaging 6,625 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for MF52 LHD

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,269
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,625

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading149,269 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,683
Average per year6,625
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF52 LHD 49k74k99k124k149k '05'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,269 miles
Since last MOT+5,683 miles
PASS
Mileage143,586 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,541 miles
Since last MOT+7,828 miles
PASS
Mileage135,713 miles
Since last MOT+8,329 miles
PASS
Mileage127,384 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,267 miles
Since last MOT+8,798 miles
PASS
Mileage118,469 miles
Since last MOT+5,365 miles
PASS
Mileage113,104 miles
Since last MOT+5,359 miles
PASS
Mileage107,745 miles
Since last MOT+5,320 miles
PASS
Mileage102,425 miles
Since last MOT+2,944 miles
PASS
Mileage99,481 miles
Since last MOT+2,155 miles
PASS
Mileage97,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,326 miles
Since last MOT+2,511 miles
PASS
Mileage94,815 miles
Since last MOT+3,371 miles
PASS
Mileage91,444 miles
Since last MOT+6,807 miles
PASS
Mileage84,637 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,633 miles
Since last MOT+7,582 miles
PASS
Mileage77,051 miles
Since last MOT+14,020 miles
PASS
Mileage63,031 miles
Since last MOT+14,159 miles
PASS
Mileage48,872 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 LHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 LHD

What car is MF52 LHD?

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

What is the mileage of MF52 LHD?

The last recorded mileage for MF52 LHD was 149,269 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF52 LHD passed its MOT?

MF52 LHD has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2020.

Is MF52 LHD ULEZ compliant?

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

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