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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 140,157 miles on the clock, averaging 13,300 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 FH52 BYF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 140,157 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 38 |
| Average per year | 13,300 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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 | FH52 BYF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About FH52 BYF
What car is FH52 BYF?
FH52 BYF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of FH52 BYF?
The last recorded mileage for FH52 BYF was 140,157 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FH52 BYF passed its MOT?
FH52 BYF has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2012.
Is FH52 BYF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH52 BYF 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 FH52 BYF?
FH52 BYF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.