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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 234,613 miles on the clock, averaging 11,006 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 ML52 OVK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 234,613 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,007 |
| Average per year | 11,006 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 OVK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 OVK
What car is ML52 OVK?
ML52 OVK is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of ML52 OVK?
The last recorded mileage for ML52 OVK was 234,613 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML52 OVK passed its MOT?
ML52 OVK has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2023.
Is ML52 OVK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML52 OVK 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 OVK?
ML52 OVK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.