Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 173,519 miles on the clock, averaging 4,793 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 RXU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 173,519 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,793 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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
| Registration | MJ52 RXU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| 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 RXU
What car is MJ52 RXU?
MJ52 RXU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MJ52 RXU?
The last recorded mileage for MJ52 RXU was 173,519 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MJ52 RXU passed its MOT?
MJ52 RXU has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2017.
Is MJ52 RXU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ52 RXU 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 RXU?
MJ52 RXU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.