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MW52 UXX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 44,507 miles on the clock, averaging 2,903 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for MW52 UXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
44,507
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
2,903

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading44,507 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,903
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MW52 UXX 27k32k36k40k45k '05'11'09

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage44,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,507 miles
Since last MOT+2,073 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,434 miles
Since last MOT+2,095 miles
PASS
Mileage40,339 miles
Since last MOT+2,245 miles
PASS
Mileage38,094 miles
Since last MOT+3,397 miles
PASS
Mileage34,697 miles
Since last MOT+3,224 miles
PASS
Mileage31,473 miles
Since last MOT+4,294 miles
PASS
Mileage27,179 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 UXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MW52 UXX

What car is MW52 UXX?

MW52 UXX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MW52 UXX?

The last recorded mileage for MW52 UXX was 44,507 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW52 UXX passed its MOT?

MW52 UXX has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2011.

Is MW52 UXX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW52 UXX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MW52 UXX?

MW52 UXX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.