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ML52 DXK

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 131,023 miles on the clock, averaging 7,533 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 ML52 DXK

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,023
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
7,533

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading131,023 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,533
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML52 DXK 26k52k78k105k131k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,023 miles
Since last MOT+5,768 miles
PASS
Mileage125,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,255 miles
Since last MOT+113,672 miles
PASS
Mileage11,583 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,831 miles
Since last MOT+11,064 miles
PASS
Mileage104,767 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,756 miles
Since last MOT+8,803 miles
PASS
Mileage95,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,953 miles
Since last MOT+8,907 miles
PASS
Mileage87,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,046 miles
Since last MOT+11,524 miles
PASS
Mileage75,522 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,468 miles
Since last MOT+11,822 miles
PASS
Mileage63,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,646 miles
Since last MOT+2,210 miles
PASS
Mileage61,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,436 miles
Since last MOT+698 miles
PASS
Mileage60,738 miles
Since last MOT+6,809 miles
PASS
Mileage53,929 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,928 miles
Since last MOT+8,915 miles
PASS
Mileage45,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,013 miles
Since last MOT+6,103 miles
PASS
Mileage38,910 miles
Since last MOT+6,649 miles
PASS
Mileage32,261 miles
Since last MOT+6,463 miles
PASS
Mileage25,798 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

RegistrationML52 DXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About ML52 DXK

What car is ML52 DXK?

ML52 DXK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of ML52 DXK?

The last recorded mileage for ML52 DXK was 131,023 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML52 DXK passed its MOT?

ML52 DXK has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2020.

Is ML52 DXK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML52 DXK 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 DXK?

ML52 DXK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.