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BP52 FJD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 145,758 miles on the clock, averaging 11,031 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for BP52 FJD

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,758
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,031

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading145,758 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,031
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BP52 FJD 27k56k86k116k146k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,758 miles
Since last MOT+12,176 miles
PASS
Mileage133,582 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,573 miles
Since last MOT+10,155 miles
PASS
Mileage123,418 miles
Since last MOT+13,554 miles
PASS
Mileage109,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,864 miles
Since last MOT+12,711 miles
PASS
Mileage97,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,153 miles
Since last MOT+11,707 miles
PASS
Mileage85,446 miles
Since last MOT+7,243 miles
PASS
Mileage78,203 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,203 miles
Since last MOT+9,950 miles
PASS
Mileage68,253 miles
Since last MOT+13,609 miles
PASS
Mileage54,644 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
PASS
Mileage54,630 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,630 miles
Since last MOT+8,557 miles
PASS
Mileage46,073 miles
Since last MOT+10,994 miles
PASS
Mileage35,079 miles
Since last MOT+8,401 miles
PASS
Mileage26,678 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 FJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BP52 FJD

What car is BP52 FJD?

BP52 FJD is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BP52 FJD?

The last recorded mileage for BP52 FJD was 145,758 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP52 FJD passed its MOT?

BP52 FJD has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2016.

Is BP52 FJD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP52 FJD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BP52 FJD?

BP52 FJD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.