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FJ52 XYH

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 272,394 miles on the clock, averaging 10,251 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 FJ52 XYH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
272,394
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
10,251

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading272,394 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,594
Average per year10,251
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FJ52 XYH 74k123k173k223k272k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage272,394 miles
Since last MOT+10,594 miles
PASS
Mileage261,800 miles
Since last MOT+12,851 miles
PASS
Mileage248,949 miles
Since last MOT+8,078 miles
PASS
Mileage240,871 miles
Since last MOT+7,395 miles
PASS
Mileage233,476 miles
Since last MOT+9,249 miles
PASS
Mileage224,227 miles
Since last MOT+8,260 miles
PASS
Mileage215,967 miles
Since last MOT+395 miles
FAIL
Mileage215,572 miles
Since last MOT+16,438 miles
PASS
Mileage199,134 miles
Since last MOT+14,513 miles
PASS
Mileage184,621 miles
Since last MOT+10,939 miles
PASS
Mileage173,682 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,682 miles
Since last MOT+8,944 miles
PASS
Mileage164,738 miles
Since last MOT+10,707 miles
PASS
Mileage154,031 miles
Since last MOT+12,071 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,960 miles
Since last MOT+10,679 miles
PASS
Mileage131,281 miles
Since last MOT+10,099 miles
PASS
Mileage121,182 miles
Since last MOT+6,234 miles
PASS
Mileage114,948 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,920 miles
Since last MOT+12,302 miles
PASS
Mileage102,618 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,614 miles
Since last MOT+7,823 miles
PASS
Mileage94,791 miles
Since last MOT+10,092 miles
PASS
Mileage84,699 miles
Since last MOT+11,060 miles
PASS
Mileage73,639 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 XYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FJ52 XYH

What car is FJ52 XYH?

FJ52 XYH is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FJ52 XYH?

The last recorded mileage for FJ52 XYH was 272,394 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ52 XYH passed its MOT?

FJ52 XYH has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2026.

Is FJ52 XYH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ52 XYH 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 FJ52 XYH?

FJ52 XYH is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.