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BT52 FLC

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 234,955 miles on the clock, averaging 7,537 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 BT52 FLC

MOT Status
Due date passed
234,955
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,537

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 reading234,955 miles
Reading date
Miles last year610
Average per year7,537
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT52 FLC 115k145k175k205k235k '07'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage234,955 miles
Since last MOT+610 miles
FAIL
Mileage234,345 miles
Since last MOT+1,120 miles
PASS
Mileage233,225 miles
Since last MOT+1,530 miles
PASS
Mileage231,695 miles
Since last MOT+3,474 miles
PASS
Mileage228,221 miles
Since last MOT+4,007 miles
PASS
Mileage224,214 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage224,201 miles
Since last MOT+3,431 miles
PASS
Mileage220,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage220,770 miles
Since last MOT+4,142 miles
PASS
Mileage216,628 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage216,531 miles
Since last MOT+4,449 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,082 miles
Since last MOT+3,625 miles
PASS
Mileage208,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage208,457 miles
Since last MOT+3,056 miles
PASS
Mileage205,401 miles
Since last MOT+13,023 miles
PASS
Mileage192,378 miles
Since last MOT+17,043 miles
PASS
Mileage175,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,335 miles
Since last MOT+16,634 miles
PASS
Mileage158,701 miles
Since last MOT+18,446 miles
PASS
Mileage140,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,255 miles
Since last MOT+14,009 miles
PASS
Mileage126,246 miles
Since last MOT+11,133 miles
PASS
Mileage115,113 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,105 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

RegistrationBT52 FLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BT52 FLC

What car is BT52 FLC?

BT52 FLC is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BT52 FLC?

The last recorded mileage for BT52 FLC was 234,955 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT52 FLC passed its MOT?

BT52 FLC has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 23 Jan 2023.

Is BT52 FLC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT52 FLC 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 BT52 FLC?

BT52 FLC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.