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VU52 MVX

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 85,165 miles on the clock, averaging 4,114 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 MVX

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,165
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,114

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,165 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,114
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VU52 MVX 22k38k54k69k85k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,165 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,164 miles
PASS
Mileage87,834 miles
Since last MOT+6,001 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,833 miles
Since last MOT+3,736 miles
PASS
Mileage78,097 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,096 miles
Since last MOT+420 miles
PASS
Mileage77,676 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,674 miles
Since last MOT+4,620 miles
PASS
Mileage73,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,054 miles
Since last MOT+5,486 miles
PASS
Mileage67,568 miles
Since last MOT+8,356 miles
PASS
Mileage59,212 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,212 miles
Since last MOT+7,796 miles
PASS
Mileage51,416 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,400 miles
Since last MOT+8,043 miles
PASS
Mileage43,357 miles
Since last MOT+3,921 miles
PASS
Mileage39,436 miles
Since last MOT+4,772 miles
PASS
Mileage34,664 miles
Since last MOT+3,991 miles
PASS
Mileage30,673 miles
Since last MOT+4,271 miles
PASS
Mileage26,402 miles
Since last MOT+4,486 miles
PASS
Mileage21,916 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 MVX
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 MVX

What car is VU52 MVX?

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

What is the mileage of VU52 MVX?

The last recorded mileage for VU52 MVX was 85,165 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VU52 MVX passed its MOT?

VU52 MVX has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2022.

Is VU52 MVX ULEZ compliant?

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

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