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MJ52 XFC

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 172,023 miles on the clock, averaging 12,945 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 XFC

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,023
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
12,945

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 reading172,023 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year12,945
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MJ52 XFC 31k66k102k137k172k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,023 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,020 miles
Since last MOT+15,100 miles
PASS
Mileage156,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,920 miles
Since last MOT+18,061 miles
PASS
Mileage138,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,859 miles
Since last MOT+14,823 miles
PASS
Mileage124,036 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,036 miles
Since last MOT+16,345 miles
PASS
Mileage107,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,691 miles
Since last MOT+15,292 miles
PASS
Mileage92,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,399 miles
Since last MOT+11,926 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,473 miles
Since last MOT+13,457 miles
PASS
Mileage67,016 miles
Since last MOT+9,393 miles
PASS
Mileage57,623 miles
Since last MOT+9,250 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,373 miles
Since last MOT+8,675 miles
PASS
Mileage39,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,698 miles
Since last MOT+8,629 miles
PASS
Mileage31,069 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 XFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 XFC

What car is MJ52 XFC?

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

What is the mileage of MJ52 XFC?

The last recorded mileage for MJ52 XFC was 172,023 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ52 XFC passed its MOT?

MJ52 XFC has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2017.

Is MJ52 XFC ULEZ compliant?

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

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