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FG52 NZJ

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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 10 (67% pass rate). It has 326,648 miles on the clock, averaging 15,037 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 FG52 NZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
326,648
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
15,037

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 reading326,648 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,691
Average per year15,037
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FG52 NZJ 35k108k181k254k327k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage326,648 miles
Since last MOT+15,691 miles
PASS
Mileage310,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage310,957 miles
Since last MOT+13,518 miles
PASS
Mileage297,439 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage297,385 miles
Since last MOT+17,761 miles
PASS
Mileage279,624 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage279,614 miles
Since last MOT+17,668 miles
PASS
Mileage261,946 miles
Since last MOT+10,842 miles
PASS
Mileage251,104 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage251,098 miles
Since last MOT+20,206 miles
PASS
Mileage230,892 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage230,889 miles
Since last MOT+20,337 miles
PASS
Mileage210,552 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage210,502 miles
Since last MOT+20,485 miles
PASS
Mileage190,017 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,015 miles
Since last MOT+16,815 miles
PASS
Mileage173,200 miles
Since last MOT+23,223 miles
PASS
Mileage149,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,977 miles
Since last MOT+20,683 miles
PASS
Mileage129,294 miles
Since last MOT+23,289 miles
PASS
Mileage106,005 miles
Since last MOT+6,008 miles
PASS
Mileage99,997 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,983 miles
Since last MOT+11,097 miles
PASS
Mileage88,886 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,851 miles
Since last MOT+9,668 miles
PASS
Mileage79,183 miles
Since last MOT+9,880 miles
PASS
Mileage69,303 miles
Since last MOT+12,157 miles
PASS
Mileage57,146 miles
Since last MOT+13,146 miles
PASS
Mileage44,000 miles
Since last MOT+8,718 miles
PASS
Mileage35,282 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

RegistrationFG52 NZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFG — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FG52 NZJ

What car is FG52 NZJ?

FG52 NZJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FG52 NZJ?

The last recorded mileage for FG52 NZJ was 326,648 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FG52 NZJ passed its MOT?

FG52 NZJ has had 30 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (20 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2025.

Is FG52 NZJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FG52 NZJ 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 FG52 NZJ?

FG52 NZJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.