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MJ52 NXZ

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 98,850 miles on the clock, averaging 4,250 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ52 NXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,850
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,250

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,850 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,567
Average per year4,250
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ52 NXZ 26k44k62k81k99k '05'23'12

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,850 miles
Since last MOT+3,567 miles
PASS
Mileage95,283 miles
Since last MOT+5,725 miles
PASS
Mileage89,558 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,556 miles
Since last MOT+615 miles
PASS
Mileage88,941 miles
Since last MOT+1,034 miles
PASS
Mileage87,907 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,906 miles
Since last MOT+1,152 miles
PASS
Mileage86,754 miles
Since last MOT+2,303 miles
PASS
Mileage84,451 miles
Since last MOT+2,816 miles
PASS
Mileage81,635 miles
Since last MOT+4,724 miles
PASS
Mileage76,911 miles
Since last MOT+4,056 miles
PASS
Mileage72,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,855 miles
Since last MOT+4,238 miles
PASS
Mileage68,617 miles
Since last MOT+5,341 miles
PASS
Mileage63,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,276 miles
Since last MOT+5,472 miles
PASS
Mileage57,804 miles
Since last MOT+7,199 miles
PASS
Mileage50,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,605 miles
Since last MOT+5,714 miles
PASS
Mileage44,891 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,883 miles
Since last MOT+9,900 miles
PASS
Mileage34,983 miles
Since last MOT+9,367 miles
PASS
Mileage25,616 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 NXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 NXZ

What car is MJ52 NXZ?

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

What is the mileage of MJ52 NXZ?

The last recorded mileage for MJ52 NXZ was 98,850 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ52 NXZ passed its MOT?

MJ52 NXZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2023.

Is MJ52 NXZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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