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MJ52 FSP

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 206,785 miles on the clock, averaging 16,894 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 MJ52 FSP

MOT Status
Due date passed
206,785
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
16,894

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 reading206,785 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,610
Average per year16,894
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ52 FSP 53k91k130k168k207k '05'14'09

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage206,785 miles
Since last MOT+10,610 miles
PASS
Mileage196,175 miles
Since last MOT+9,965 miles
PASS
Mileage186,210 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,191 miles
Since last MOT+12,976 miles
PASS
Mileage173,215 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,199 miles
Since last MOT+24,804 miles
PASS
Mileage148,395 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,380 miles
Since last MOT+34,310 miles
PASS
Mileage114,070 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,070 miles
Since last MOT+22,265 miles
PASS
Mileage91,805 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,800 miles
Since last MOT+15,381 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,419 miles
Since last MOT+11,414 miles
PASS
Mileage65,005 miles
Since last MOT+2,092 miles
PASS
Mileage62,913 miles
Since last MOT+10,244 miles
PASS
Mileage52,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,669 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

RegistrationMJ52 FSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MJ52 FSP

What car is MJ52 FSP?

MJ52 FSP is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MJ52 FSP?

The last recorded mileage for MJ52 FSP was 206,785 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ52 FSP passed its MOT?

MJ52 FSP has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2014.

Is MJ52 FSP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ52 FSP 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 MJ52 FSP?

MJ52 FSP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.