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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 Petrol 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 81,982 miles on the clock, averaging 4,624 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for MJ52 ORU
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 81,982 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,902 |
| Average per year | 4,624 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MJ52 ORU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About MJ52 ORU
What car is MJ52 ORU?
MJ52 ORU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MJ52 ORU?
The last recorded mileage for MJ52 ORU was 81,982 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MJ52 ORU passed its MOT?
MJ52 ORU has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2016.
Is MJ52 ORU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ52 ORU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is MJ52 ORU?
MJ52 ORU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.