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FL52 ABV

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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 138,835 miles on the clock, averaging 21,506 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 FL52 ABV

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,835
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
21,506

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading138,835 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28,182
Average per year21,506
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL52 ABV 74k91k107k123k139k '06'09'08

Check FL52 ABV

Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage138,835 miles
Since last MOT+28,182 miles
PASS
Mileage110,653 miles
Since last MOT+28,392 miles
PASS
Mileage82,261 miles
Since last MOT+7,769 miles
PASS
Mileage74,492 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

RegistrationFL52 ABV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FL52 ABV

What car is FL52 ABV?

FL52 ABV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FL52 ABV?

The last recorded mileage for FL52 ABV was 138,835 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL52 ABV passed its MOT?

FL52 ABV has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 10 Apr 2009.

Is FL52 ABV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL52 ABV 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 FL52 ABV?

FL52 ABV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.