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MX52 WUG

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 113,788 miles on the clock, averaging 5,188 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 WUG

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,788
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,188

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,788 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,429
Average per year5,188
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MX52 WUG 43k60k78k96k114k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,788 miles
Since last MOT+2,429 miles
PASS
Mileage111,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,359 miles
Since last MOT+4,131 miles
PASS
Mileage107,228 miles
Since last MOT+3,653 miles
PASS
Mileage103,575 miles
Since last MOT+5,592 miles
PASS
Mileage97,983 miles
Since last MOT+5,757 miles
PASS
Mileage92,226 miles
Since last MOT+3,797 miles
PASS
Mileage88,429 miles
Since last MOT+6,553 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,876 miles
Since last MOT+6,923 miles
PASS
Mileage74,953 miles
Since last MOT+4,726 miles
PASS
Mileage70,227 miles
Since last MOT+6,138 miles
PASS
Mileage64,089 miles
Since last MOT+5,588 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,501 miles
Since last MOT+5,751 miles
PASS
Mileage52,750 miles
Since last MOT+5,060 miles
PASS
Mileage47,690 miles
Since last MOT+4,977 miles
PASS
Mileage42,713 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 WUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMX — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MX52 WUG

What car is MX52 WUG?

MX52 WUG is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MX52 WUG?

The last recorded mileage for MX52 WUG was 113,788 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MX52 WUG passed its MOT?

MX52 WUG has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2019.

Is MX52 WUG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MX52 WUG 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 WUG?

MX52 WUG is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.