Vehicle summary
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 104,566 miles on the clock, averaging 5,359 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 VZR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 104,566 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,359 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | FD52 VZR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About FD52 VZR
What car is FD52 VZR?
FD52 VZR is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of FD52 VZR?
The last recorded mileage for FD52 VZR was 104,566 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FD52 VZR passed its MOT?
FD52 VZR has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2015.
Is FD52 VZR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD52 VZR 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 VZR?
FD52 VZR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.