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 Petrol 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 168,907 miles on the clock, averaging 6,108 miles per year, 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 MX52 WRL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 168,907 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,108 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MX52 WRL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 WRL
What car is MX52 WRL?
MX52 WRL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MX52 WRL?
The last recorded mileage for MX52 WRL was 168,907 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MX52 WRL passed its MOT?
MX52 WRL has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2015.
Is MX52 WRL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX52 WRL 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 MX52 WRL?
MX52 WRL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.