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DA52 FJN

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 181,145 miles on the clock, averaging 13,062 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 DA52 FJN

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,145
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
13,062

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading181,145 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year13,062
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DA52 FJN 44k78k113k147k181k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,145 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,143 miles
Since last MOT+15,567 miles
PASS
Mileage165,576 miles
Since last MOT+13,512 miles
PASS
Mileage152,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,064 miles
Since last MOT+12,492 miles
PASS
Mileage139,572 miles
Since last MOT+12,840 miles
PASS
Mileage126,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,732 miles
Since last MOT+10,427 miles
PASS
Mileage116,305 miles
Since last MOT+14,610 miles
PASS
Mileage101,695 miles
Since last MOT+13,728 miles
PASS
Mileage87,967 miles
Since last MOT+9,556 miles
PASS
Mileage78,411 miles
Since last MOT+18,472 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,939 miles
Since last MOT+16,082 miles
PASS
Mileage43,857 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

RegistrationDA52 FJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About DA52 FJN

What car is DA52 FJN?

DA52 FJN is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2002.

What is the mileage of DA52 FJN?

The last recorded mileage for DA52 FJN was 181,145 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA52 FJN passed its MOT?

DA52 FJN has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2016.

Is DA52 FJN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA52 FJN 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 DA52 FJN?

DA52 FJN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.