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ML52 MWA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 161,529 miles on the clock, averaging 6,573 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML52 MWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,529
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,573

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading161,529 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year6,573
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML52 MWA 67k91k114k138k162k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,529 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,524 miles
Since last MOT+7,246 miles
PASS
Mileage154,278 miles
Since last MOT+5,728 miles
PASS
Mileage148,550 miles
Since last MOT+5,902 miles
PASS
Mileage142,648 miles
Since last MOT+6,014 miles
PASS
Mileage136,634 miles
Since last MOT+9,094 miles
PASS
Mileage127,540 miles
Since last MOT+5,508 miles
PASS
Mileage122,032 miles
Since last MOT+349 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,683 miles
Since last MOT+5,561 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,122 miles
Since last MOT+4,149 miles
PASS
Mileage111,973 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,883 miles
Since last MOT+5,211 miles
PASS
Mileage106,672 miles
Since last MOT+6,778 miles
PASS
Mileage99,894 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,864 miles
Since last MOT+15,248 miles
PASS
Mileage84,616 miles
Since last MOT+17,414 miles
PASS
Mileage67,202 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 MWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About ML52 MWA

What car is ML52 MWA?

ML52 MWA is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of ML52 MWA?

The last recorded mileage for ML52 MWA was 161,529 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML52 MWA passed its MOT?

ML52 MWA has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2020.

Is ML52 MWA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML52 MWA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ML52 MWA?

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