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ML52 PFY

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 96,734 miles on the clock, averaging 4,616 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for ML52 PFY

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,734
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,616

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading96,734 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year4,616
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML52 PFY 37k52k67k82k97k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,734 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,729 miles
Since last MOT+2,043 miles
PASS
Mileage94,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,686 miles
Since last MOT+3,146 miles
PASS
Mileage91,540 miles
Since last MOT+3,160 miles
PASS
Mileage88,380 miles
Since last MOT+2,927 miles
PASS
Mileage85,453 miles
Since last MOT+2,926 miles
PASS
Mileage82,527 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,511 miles
Since last MOT+3,323 miles
PASS
Mileage79,188 miles
Since last MOT+3,051 miles
PASS
Mileage76,137 miles
Since last MOT+3,698 miles
PASS
Mileage72,439 miles
Since last MOT+3,010 miles
PASS
Mileage69,429 miles
Since last MOT+3,093 miles
PASS
Mileage66,336 miles
Since last MOT+6,353 miles
PASS
Mileage59,983 miles
Since last MOT+10,301 miles
PASS
Mileage49,682 miles
Since last MOT+12,675 miles
PASS
Mileage37,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,007 miles

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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

RegistrationML52 PFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 PFY

What car is ML52 PFY?

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

What is the mileage of ML52 PFY?

The last recorded mileage for ML52 PFY was 96,734 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML52 PFY passed its MOT?

ML52 PFY has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2018.

Is ML52 PFY ULEZ compliant?

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

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