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MJ52 VWP

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 221,223 miles on the clock, averaging 13,411 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 VWP

MOT Status
Due date passed
221,223
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
13,411

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading221,223 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,411
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ52 VWP 48k91k135k178k221k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage221,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage221,223 miles
Since last MOT+21,886 miles
PASS
Mileage199,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage199,337 miles
Since last MOT+1,795 miles
PASS
Mileage197,542 miles
Since last MOT+13,774 miles
PASS
Mileage183,768 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,763 miles
Since last MOT+10,699 miles
PASS
Mileage173,064 miles
Since last MOT+15,100 miles
PASS
Mileage157,964 miles
Since last MOT+230 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,734 miles
Since last MOT+25,481 miles
PASS
Mileage132,253 miles
Since last MOT+20,086 miles
PASS
Mileage112,167 miles
Since last MOT+15,978 miles
PASS
Mileage96,189 miles
Since last MOT+14,220 miles
PASS
Mileage81,969 miles
Since last MOT+14,581 miles
PASS
Mileage67,388 miles
Since last MOT+19,345 miles
PASS
Mileage48,043 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 VWP
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 VWP

What car is MJ52 VWP?

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

What is the mileage of MJ52 VWP?

The last recorded mileage for MJ52 VWP was 221,223 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ52 VWP passed its MOT?

MJ52 VWP has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2018.

Is MJ52 VWP ULEZ compliant?

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

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