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MJ52 NWM

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 180,959 miles on the clock, averaging 9,274 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 NWM

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,959
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,274

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 reading180,959 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,929
Average per year9,274
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ52 NWM 52k84k117k149k181k '05'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,959 miles
Since last MOT+8,929 miles
PASS
Mileage172,030 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,982 miles
Since last MOT+3,256 miles
PASS
Mileage168,726 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,715 miles
Since last MOT+6,387 miles
PASS
Mileage162,328 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,287 miles
Since last MOT+7,357 miles
PASS
Mileage154,930 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,925 miles
Since last MOT+8,755 miles
PASS
Mileage146,170 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,169 miles
Since last MOT+10,817 miles
PASS
Mileage135,352 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,337 miles
Since last MOT+9,279 miles
PASS
Mileage126,058 miles
Since last MOT+10,210 miles
PASS
Mileage115,848 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,827 miles
Since last MOT+8,945 miles
PASS
Mileage106,882 miles
Since last MOT+10,408 miles
PASS
Mileage96,474 miles
Since last MOT+9,215 miles
PASS
Mileage87,259 miles
Since last MOT+407 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,852 miles
Since last MOT+12,666 miles
PASS
Mileage74,186 miles
Since last MOT+22,033 miles
PASS
Mileage52,153 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 NWM
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 NWM

What car is MJ52 NWM?

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

What is the mileage of MJ52 NWM?

The last recorded mileage for MJ52 NWM was 180,959 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ52 NWM passed its MOT?

MJ52 NWM has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2019.

Is MJ52 NWM ULEZ compliant?

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

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