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FE52 PLF

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 212,789 miles on the clock, averaging 11,571 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 FE52 PLF

MOT Status
Due date passed
212,789
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
11,571

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading212,789 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,571
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE52 PLF 46k88k129k171k213k '05'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage212,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage212,789 miles
Since last MOT+16,512 miles
PASS
Mileage196,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,277 miles
Since last MOT+13,026 miles
PASS
Mileage183,251 miles
Since last MOT+2,581 miles
PASS
Mileage180,670 miles
Since last MOT+4,482 miles
PASS
Mileage176,188 miles
Since last MOT+4,903 miles
PASS
Mileage171,285 miles
Since last MOT+165 miles
PASS
Mileage171,120 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,118 miles
Since last MOT+5,147 miles
PASS
Mileage165,971 miles
Since last MOT+8,547 miles
PASS
Mileage157,424 miles
Since last MOT+443 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,981 miles
Since last MOT+19,474 miles
PASS
Mileage137,507 miles
Since last MOT+14,858 miles
PASS
Mileage122,649 miles
Since last MOT+17,279 miles
PASS
Mileage105,370 miles
Since last MOT+15,877 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,493 miles
Since last MOT+14,395 miles
PASS
Mileage75,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,098 miles
Since last MOT+15,045 miles
PASS
Mileage60,053 miles
Since last MOT+14,162 miles
PASS
Mileage45,891 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

RegistrationFE52 PLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FE52 PLF

What car is FE52 PLF?

FE52 PLF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FE52 PLF?

The last recorded mileage for FE52 PLF was 212,789 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE52 PLF passed its MOT?

FE52 PLF has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2020.

Is FE52 PLF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FE52 PLF 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 FE52 PLF?

FE52 PLF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.