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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 136,470 miles on the clock, averaging 8,035 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for MJ52 VGZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 136,470 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,152 |
| Average per year | 8,035 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 VGZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About MJ52 VGZ
What car is MJ52 VGZ?
MJ52 VGZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MJ52 VGZ?
The last recorded mileage for MJ52 VGZ was 136,470 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MJ52 VGZ passed its MOT?
MJ52 VGZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2019.
Is MJ52 VGZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ52 VGZ 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 VGZ?
MJ52 VGZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.