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FD52 HWP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 121,144 miles on the clock, averaging 4,702 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for FD52 HWP

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,144
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,702

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading121,144 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,229
Average per year4,702
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD52 HWP 41k61k81k101k121k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,144 miles
Since last MOT+1,229 miles
PASS
Mileage119,915 miles
Since last MOT+2,509 miles
PASS
Mileage117,406 miles
Since last MOT+1,701 miles
PASS
Mileage115,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,705 miles
Since last MOT+2,857 miles
PASS
Mileage112,848 miles
Since last MOT+2,792 miles
PASS
Mileage110,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,056 miles
Since last MOT+3,339 miles
PASS
Mileage106,717 miles
Since last MOT+3,286 miles
PASS
Mileage103,431 miles
Since last MOT+3,704 miles
PASS
Mileage99,727 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,727 miles
Since last MOT+1,528 miles
PASS
Mileage98,199 miles
Since last MOT+1,789 miles
PASS
Mileage96,410 miles
Since last MOT+2,188 miles
PASS
Mileage94,222 miles
Since last MOT+3,490 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,732 miles
Since last MOT+3,128 miles
PASS
Mileage87,604 miles
Since last MOT+8,837 miles
PASS
Mileage78,767 miles
Since last MOT+11,059 miles
PASS
Mileage67,708 miles
Since last MOT+10,088 miles
PASS
Mileage57,620 miles
Since last MOT+267 miles
PASS
Mileage57,353 miles
Since last MOT+15,953 miles
PASS
Mileage41,400 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 HWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FD52 HWP

What car is FD52 HWP?

FD52 HWP is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FD52 HWP?

The last recorded mileage for FD52 HWP was 121,144 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD52 HWP passed its MOT?

FD52 HWP has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2023.

Is FD52 HWP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD52 HWP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FD52 HWP?

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