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MJ52 MLL

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 180,144 miles on the clock, averaging 9,596 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 MLL

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,144
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,596

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading180,144 miles
Reading date
Miles last year581
Average per year9,596
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ52 MLL 57k88k118k149k180k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,144 miles
Since last MOT+581 miles
PASS
Mileage179,563 miles
Since last MOT+30,332 miles
PASS
Mileage149,231 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,221 miles
Since last MOT+7,149 miles
PASS
Mileage142,072 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,071 miles
Since last MOT+18,703 miles
PASS
Mileage123,368 miles
Since last MOT+200 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,168 miles
Since last MOT+10,031 miles
PASS
Mileage113,137 miles
Since last MOT+12,604 miles
PASS
Mileage100,533 miles
Since last MOT+5,875 miles
PASS
Mileage94,658 miles
Since last MOT+4,704 miles
PASS
Mileage89,954 miles
Since last MOT+5,431 miles
PASS
Mileage84,523 miles
Since last MOT+5,955 miles
PASS
Mileage78,568 miles
Since last MOT+8,136 miles
PASS
Mileage70,432 miles
Since last MOT+13,066 miles
PASS
Mileage57,366 miles
Since last MOT+597 miles
PASS
Mileage56,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,769 miles

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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 MLL
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 MLL

What car is MJ52 MLL?

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

What is the mileage of MJ52 MLL?

The last recorded mileage for MJ52 MLL was 180,144 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ52 MLL passed its MOT?

MJ52 MLL has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2018.

Is MJ52 MLL ULEZ compliant?

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

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