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FD52 KNJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 183,387 miles on the clock, averaging 10,044 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 KNJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,387
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,044

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading183,387 miles
Reading date
Miles last year511
Average per year10,044
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD52 KNJ 41k76k112k148k183k '05'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,387 miles
Since last MOT+511 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,876 miles
Since last MOT+11,633 miles
PASS
Mileage171,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,243 miles
Since last MOT+15,628 miles
PASS
Mileage155,615 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,604 miles
Since last MOT+13,877 miles
PASS
Mileage141,727 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,726 miles
Since last MOT+15,337 miles
PASS
Mileage126,389 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,338 miles
Since last MOT+25,013 miles
PASS
Mileage101,325 miles
Since last MOT+2,232 miles
PASS
Mileage99,093 miles
Since last MOT+3,806 miles
PASS
Mileage95,287 miles
Since last MOT+5,208 miles
PASS
Mileage90,079 miles
Since last MOT+6,875 miles
PASS
Mileage83,204 miles
Since last MOT+4,535 miles
PASS
Mileage78,669 miles
Since last MOT+9,165 miles
PASS
Mileage69,504 miles
Since last MOT+9,645 miles
PASS
Mileage59,859 miles
Since last MOT+9,710 miles
PASS
Mileage50,149 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,148 miles
Since last MOT+9,365 miles
PASS
Mileage40,783 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 KNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FD52 KNJ

What car is FD52 KNJ?

FD52 KNJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FD52 KNJ?

The last recorded mileage for FD52 KNJ was 183,387 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD52 KNJ passed its MOT?

FD52 KNJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2020.

Is FD52 KNJ ULEZ compliant?

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

FD52 KNJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.