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FD52 SXF

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 177,319 miles on the clock, averaging 6,330 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FD52 SXF

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,319
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,330

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading177,319 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,330
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD52 SXF 66k94k122k149k177k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,319 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,316 miles
Since last MOT+11,555 miles
PASS
Mileage165,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,761 miles
Since last MOT+5,445 miles
PASS
Mileage160,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,316 miles
Since last MOT+3,791 miles
PASS
Mileage156,525 miles
Since last MOT+2,513 miles
PASS
Mileage154,012 miles
Since last MOT+4,487 miles
PASS
Mileage149,525 miles
Since last MOT+5,612 miles
PASS
Mileage143,913 miles
Since last MOT+4,105 miles
PASS
Mileage139,808 miles
Since last MOT+5,795 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,013 miles
Since last MOT+6,498 miles
PASS
Mileage127,515 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,515 miles
Since last MOT+7,136 miles
PASS
Mileage120,379 miles
Since last MOT+8,840 miles
PASS
Mileage111,539 miles
Since last MOT+9,604 miles
PASS
Mileage101,935 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,900 miles
Since last MOT+10,950 miles
PASS
Mileage90,950 miles
Since last MOT+9,590 miles
PASS
Mileage81,360 miles
Since last MOT+10,591 miles
PASS
Mileage70,769 miles
Since last MOT+4,968 miles
PASS
Mileage65,801 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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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 SXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 SXF

What car is FD52 SXF?

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

What is the mileage of FD52 SXF?

The last recorded mileage for FD52 SXF was 177,319 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD52 SXF passed its MOT?

FD52 SXF has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2025.

Is FD52 SXF ULEZ compliant?

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

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