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FD52 EPK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 33 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 13 (61% pass rate). It has 229,193 miles on the clock, averaging 10,110 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 FD52 EPK

MOT Status
Due date passed
229,193
Last Mileage
Recorded
33
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 33 tests on record
10,110

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 reading229,193 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,751
Average per year10,110
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD52 EPK 24k75k126k178k229k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 33 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage229,193 miles
Since last MOT+7,751 miles
PASS
Mileage221,442 miles
Since last MOT+10,031 miles
PASS
Mileage211,411 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage211,402 miles
Since last MOT+12,065 miles
PASS
Mileage199,337 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,276 miles
Since last MOT+14,093 miles
PASS
Mileage185,183 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,162 miles
Since last MOT+9,917 miles
PASS
Mileage175,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,245 miles
Since last MOT+12,601 miles
PASS
Mileage162,644 miles
Since last MOT+295 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,349 miles
Since last MOT+12,475 miles
PASS
Mileage149,874 miles
Since last MOT+176 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,698 miles
Since last MOT+12,009 miles
PASS
Mileage137,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,689 miles
Since last MOT+43,638 miles
PASS
Mileage94,051 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,810 miles
Since last MOT+11,941 miles
PASS
Mileage110,869 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,855 miles
Since last MOT+10,989 miles
PASS
Mileage99,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,866 miles
Since last MOT+5,989 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,877 miles
Since last MOT+8,474 miles
PASS
Mileage85,403 miles
Since last MOT+10,061 miles
PASS
Mileage75,342 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,341 miles
Since last MOT+10,028 miles
PASS
Mileage65,313 miles
Since last MOT+12,608 miles
PASS
Mileage52,705 miles
Since last MOT+5,023 miles
PASS
Mileage47,682 miles
Since last MOT+7,218 miles
PASS
Mileage40,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage40,464 miles
Since last MOT+7,367 miles
PASS
Mileage33,097 miles
Since last MOT+9,514 miles
PASS
Mileage23,583 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 EPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FD52 EPK

What car is FD52 EPK?

FD52 EPK is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FD52 EPK?

The last recorded mileage for FD52 EPK was 229,193 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD52 EPK passed its MOT?

FD52 EPK has had 33 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (20 passes, 13 failures). It last was tested on 2 Jun 2026.

Is FD52 EPK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD52 EPK 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 FD52 EPK?

FD52 EPK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.