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VU52 MRX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 132,605 miles on the clock, averaging 4,975 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for VU52 MRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,605
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,975

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 reading132,605 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,975
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VU52 MRX 56k75k95k114k133k '06'21'15

Check VU52 MRX

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,605 miles
Since last MOT+12,868 miles
PASS
Mileage119,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,737 miles
Since last MOT+11,475 miles
PASS
Mileage108,262 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,260 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
PASS
Mileage108,182 miles
Since last MOT+1,724 miles
PASS
Mileage106,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,458 miles
Since last MOT+2,962 miles
PASS
Mileage103,496 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,492 miles
Since last MOT+4,296 miles
PASS
Mileage99,196 miles
Since last MOT+4,513 miles
PASS
Mileage94,683 miles
Since last MOT+4,501 miles
PASS
Mileage90,182 miles
Since last MOT+3,200 miles
PASS
Mileage86,982 miles
Since last MOT+5,115 miles
PASS
Mileage81,867 miles
Since last MOT+3,391 miles
PASS
Mileage78,476 miles
Since last MOT+5,876 miles
PASS
Mileage72,600 miles
Since last MOT+6,254 miles
PASS
Mileage66,346 miles
Since last MOT+9,918 miles
PASS
Mileage56,428 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 MRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVU — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VU52 MRX

What car is VU52 MRX?

VU52 MRX is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VU52 MRX?

The last recorded mileage for VU52 MRX was 132,605 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VU52 MRX passed its MOT?

VU52 MRX has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2021.

Is VU52 MRX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VU52 MRX 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 VU52 MRX?

VU52 MRX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.