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MJ52 RXV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 130,004 miles on the clock, averaging 7,241 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ52 RXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,004
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,241

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading130,004 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,365
Average per year7,241
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ52 RXV 40k63k85k108k130k '06'18'12

Check MJ52 RXV

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,004 miles
Since last MOT+5,365 miles
PASS
Mileage124,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,639 miles
Since last MOT+1,889 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,750 miles
Since last MOT+4,291 miles
PASS
Mileage118,459 miles
Since last MOT+4,243 miles
PASS
Mileage114,216 miles
Since last MOT+171 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,045 miles
Since last MOT+8,339 miles
PASS
Mileage105,706 miles
Since last MOT+7,598 miles
PASS
Mileage98,108 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,106 miles
Since last MOT+7,991 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,115 miles
Since last MOT+12,596 miles
PASS
Mileage77,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,519 miles
Since last MOT+7,163 miles
PASS
Mileage70,356 miles
Since last MOT+6,300 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,056 miles
Since last MOT+10,214 miles
PASS
Mileage53,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,842 miles
Since last MOT+13,813 miles
PASS
Mileage40,029 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 RXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MJ52 RXV

What car is MJ52 RXV?

MJ52 RXV is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MJ52 RXV?

The last recorded mileage for MJ52 RXV was 130,004 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ52 RXV passed its MOT?

MJ52 RXV has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2018.

Is MJ52 RXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ52 RXV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, 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 RXV?

MJ52 RXV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.