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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 144,315 miles on the clock, averaging 7,329 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 ML52 DXF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 144,315 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 7,329 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | ML52 DXF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About ML52 DXF
What car is ML52 DXF?
ML52 DXF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of ML52 DXF?
The last recorded mileage for ML52 DXF was 144,315 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML52 DXF passed its MOT?
ML52 DXF has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2017.
Is ML52 DXF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML52 DXF 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 ML52 DXF?
ML52 DXF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.