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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 167,917 miles on the clock, averaging 7,375 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 FET
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 167,917 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 7,375 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 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 FET |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 FET
What car is ML52 FET?
ML52 FET is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of ML52 FET?
The last recorded mileage for ML52 FET was 167,917 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML52 FET passed its MOT?
ML52 FET has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2025.
Is ML52 FET ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML52 FET 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 FET?
ML52 FET is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.