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FE52 VGA

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 215,790 miles on the clock, averaging 10,322 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 VGA

MOT Status
Due date passed
215,790
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,322

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading215,790 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,958
Average per year10,322
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE52 VGA 45k88k130k173k216k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage215,790 miles
Since last MOT+15,958 miles
PASS
Mileage199,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage199,832 miles
Since last MOT+20,206 miles
PASS
Mileage179,626 miles
Since last MOT+4,825 miles
PASS
Mileage174,801 miles
Since last MOT+5,176 miles
PASS
Mileage169,625 miles
Since last MOT+5,743 miles
PASS
Mileage163,882 miles
Since last MOT+6,092 miles
PASS
Mileage157,790 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,685 miles
Since last MOT+5,126 miles
PASS
Mileage152,559 miles
Since last MOT+17,586 miles
PASS
Mileage134,973 miles
Since last MOT+10,358 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,615 miles
Since last MOT+14,497 miles
PASS
Mileage110,118 miles
Since last MOT+9,257 miles
PASS
Mileage100,861 miles
Since last MOT+10,819 miles
PASS
Mileage90,042 miles
Since last MOT+4,639 miles
PASS
Mileage85,403 miles
Since last MOT+16,704 miles
PASS
Mileage68,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,699 miles
Since last MOT+11,019 miles
PASS
Mileage57,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,680 miles
Since last MOT+12,517 miles
PASS
Mileage45,163 miles
Since last MOT+206 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,957 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 VGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 VGA

What car is FE52 VGA?

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

What is the mileage of FE52 VGA?

The last recorded mileage for FE52 VGA was 215,790 miles, recorded on 2 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE52 VGA passed its MOT?

FE52 VGA has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 2 May 2023.

Is FE52 VGA ULEZ compliant?

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

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