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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 145,952 miles on the clock, averaging 5,794 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 MX52 UCL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 145,952 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,163 |
| Average per year | 5,794 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 | MX52 UCL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About MX52 UCL
What car is MX52 UCL?
MX52 UCL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MX52 UCL?
The last recorded mileage for MX52 UCL was 145,952 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MX52 UCL passed its MOT?
MX52 UCL has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Oct 2018.
Is MX52 UCL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX52 UCL 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 MX52 UCL?
MX52 UCL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.