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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 208,192 miles on the clock, averaging 7,773 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for MT52 XLA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 208,192 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,320 |
| Average per year | 7,773 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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 | MT52 XLA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About MT52 XLA
What car is MT52 XLA?
MT52 XLA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MT52 XLA?
The last recorded mileage for MT52 XLA was 208,192 miles, recorded on 9 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MT52 XLA passed its MOT?
MT52 XLA has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 9 May 2025.
Is MT52 XLA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT52 XLA 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 MT52 XLA?
MT52 XLA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.