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FA52 WDK

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 158,979 miles on the clock, averaging 8,323 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 FA52 WDK

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,979
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,323

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading158,979 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,745
Average per year8,323
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FA52 WDK 38k68k98k129k159k '06'21'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,979 miles
Since last MOT+4,745 miles
PASS
Mileage154,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,234 miles
Since last MOT+459 miles
PASS
Mileage153,775 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,770 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
PASS
Mileage153,679 miles
Since last MOT+13,520 miles
PASS
Mileage140,159 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,144 miles
Since last MOT+17,287 miles
PASS
Mileage122,857 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,846 miles
Since last MOT+8,314 miles
PASS
Mileage114,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,532 miles
Since last MOT+22,429 miles
PASS
Mileage92,103 miles
Since last MOT+10,696 miles
PASS
Mileage81,407 miles
Since last MOT+5,420 miles
PASS
Mileage75,987 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,979 miles
Since last MOT+25,750 miles
PASS
Mileage50,229 miles
Since last MOT+12,459 miles
PASS
Mileage37,770 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

RegistrationFA52 WDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FA52 WDK

What car is FA52 WDK?

FA52 WDK is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FA52 WDK?

The last recorded mileage for FA52 WDK was 158,979 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FA52 WDK passed its MOT?

FA52 WDK has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2021.

Is FA52 WDK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA52 WDK 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 FA52 WDK?

FA52 WDK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.