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MJ52 UOU

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 215,125 miles on the clock, averaging 10,702 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 UOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
215,125
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
10,702

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading215,125 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,641
Average per year10,702
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ52 UOU 51k92k133k174k215k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage215,125 miles
Since last MOT+8,641 miles
PASS
Mileage206,484 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage206,478 miles
Since last MOT+9,365 miles
PASS
Mileage197,113 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,112 miles
Since last MOT+9,328 miles
PASS
Mileage187,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,784 miles
Since last MOT+10,932 miles
PASS
Mileage176,852 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,792 miles
Since last MOT+10,059 miles
PASS
Mileage166,733 miles
Since last MOT+150,069 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,664 miles
PASS
Mileage152,427 miles
Since last MOT+10,758 miles
PASS
Mileage141,669 miles
Since last MOT+14,383 miles
PASS
Mileage127,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,286 miles
Since last MOT+13,645 miles
PASS
Mileage113,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,641 miles
Since last MOT+13,256 miles
PASS
Mileage100,385 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,383 miles
Since last MOT+16,760 miles
PASS
Mileage83,623 miles
Since last MOT+11,627 miles
PASS
Mileage71,996 miles
Since last MOT+9,019 miles
PASS
Mileage62,977 miles
Since last MOT+9,722 miles
PASS
Mileage53,255 miles
Since last MOT+2,364 miles
PASS
Mileage50,891 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 UOU
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 UOU

What car is MJ52 UOU?

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

What is the mileage of MJ52 UOU?

The last recorded mileage for MJ52 UOU was 215,125 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ52 UOU passed its MOT?

MJ52 UOU has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2022.

Is MJ52 UOU ULEZ compliant?

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

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