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MF52 LHE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 145,600 miles on the clock, averaging 9,496 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 LHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,600
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,496

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading145,600 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-22,108
Average per year9,496
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF52 LHE 27k56k86k116k146k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,600 miles
PASS
Mileage167,708 miles
Since last MOT+39,293 miles
PASS
Mileage128,415 miles
Since last MOT+3,807 miles
PASS
Mileage124,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,608 miles
Since last MOT+17,068 miles
PASS
Mileage107,540 miles
Since last MOT+13,127 miles
PASS
Mileage94,413 miles
Since last MOT+7,176 miles
PASS
Mileage87,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,237 miles
Since last MOT+7,525 miles
PASS
Mileage79,712 miles
Since last MOT+9,079 miles
PASS
Mileage70,633 miles
Since last MOT+10,775 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,858 miles
Since last MOT+8,519 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,339 miles
Since last MOT+8,004 miles
PASS
Mileage43,335 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,327 miles
Since last MOT+16,714 miles
PASS
Mileage26,613 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 LHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 LHE

What car is MF52 LHE?

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

What is the mileage of MF52 LHE?

The last recorded mileage for MF52 LHE was 145,600 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF52 LHE passed its MOT?

MF52 LHE has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2018.

Is MF52 LHE ULEZ compliant?

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

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