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ML52 PWY

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 156,337 miles on the clock, averaging 7,247 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 PWY

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,337
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,247

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading156,337 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,247
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML52 PWY 88k105k122k139k156k '05'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,337 miles
Since last MOT+22,537 miles
PASS
Mileage133,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,800 miles
Since last MOT+8,480 miles
PASS
Mileage125,320 miles
Since last MOT+11,400 miles
PASS
Mileage113,920 miles
Since last MOT+10,171 miles
PASS
Mileage103,749 miles
Since last MOT+13,533 miles
PASS
Mileage90,216 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,187 miles
Since last MOT+17,074 miles
PASS
Mileage73,113 miles
Since last MOT+4,448 miles
PASS
Mileage68,665 miles
Since last MOT+1,835 miles
PASS
Mileage66,830 miles
PASS
Mileage87,980 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 PWY
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 PWY

What car is ML52 PWY?

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

What is the mileage of ML52 PWY?

The last recorded mileage for ML52 PWY was 156,337 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML52 PWY passed its MOT?

ML52 PWY has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2015.

Is ML52 PWY ULEZ compliant?

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

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