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VU52 MXE

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 147,402 miles on the clock, averaging 8,706 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for VU52 MXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,402
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,706

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,402 miles
Reading date
Miles last year147
Average per year8,706
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VU52 MXE 56k79k102k125k147k '07'17'13

Check VU52 MXE

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,402 miles
Since last MOT+147 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,255 miles
Since last MOT+10,319 miles
PASS
Mileage136,936 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,935 miles
Since last MOT+10,138 miles
PASS
Mileage126,797 miles
Since last MOT+9,466 miles
PASS
Mileage117,331 miles
Since last MOT+8,184 miles
PASS
Mileage109,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,147 miles
Since last MOT+3,367 miles
PASS
Mileage105,780 miles
Since last MOT+4,236 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,544 miles
Since last MOT+4,846 miles
PASS
Mileage96,698 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,695 miles
Since last MOT+11,834 miles
PASS
Mileage84,861 miles
Since last MOT+15,791 miles
PASS
Mileage69,070 miles
Since last MOT+12,890 miles
PASS
Mileage56,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,180 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 MXE
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 MXE

What car is VU52 MXE?

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

What is the mileage of VU52 MXE?

The last recorded mileage for VU52 MXE was 147,402 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VU52 MXE passed its MOT?

VU52 MXE has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Jul 2017.

Is VU52 MXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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