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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 248,186 miles on the clock, averaging 11,254 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 MW52 MFX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 248,186 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,580 |
| Average per year | 11,254 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | MW52 MFX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About MW52 MFX
What car is MW52 MFX?
MW52 MFX is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MW52 MFX?
The last recorded mileage for MW52 MFX was 248,186 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW52 MFX passed its MOT?
MW52 MFX has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2019.
Is MW52 MFX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW52 MFX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is MW52 MFX?
MW52 MFX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.