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FL52 NPV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 79,737 miles on the clock, averaging 3,382 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FL52 NPV

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,737
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,382

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,737 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year3,382
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL52 NPV 17k33k49k64k80k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,737 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,733 miles
Since last MOT+690 miles
PASS
Mileage79,043 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,038 miles
Since last MOT+614 miles
PASS
Mileage78,424 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,418 miles
Since last MOT+749 miles
PASS
Mileage77,669 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,665 miles
Since last MOT+2,072 miles
PASS
Mileage75,593 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,587 miles
Since last MOT+3,703 miles
PASS
Mileage71,884 miles
Since last MOT+4,791 miles
PASS
Mileage67,093 miles
Since last MOT+3,795 miles
PASS
Mileage63,298 miles
Since last MOT+2,947 miles
PASS
Mileage60,351 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,324 miles
Since last MOT+1,973 miles
PASS
Mileage58,351 miles
Since last MOT+2,846 miles
PASS
Mileage55,505 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,502 miles
Since last MOT+3,032 miles
PASS
Mileage52,470 miles
Since last MOT+3,501 miles
PASS
Mileage48,969 miles
Since last MOT+3,960 miles
PASS
Mileage45,009 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,462 miles
Since last MOT+5,680 miles
PASS
Mileage32,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,782 miles
Since last MOT+5,055 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,727 miles
Since last MOT+5,676 miles
PASS
Mileage22,051 miles
Since last MOT+4,700 miles
PASS
Mileage17,351 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

RegistrationFL52 NPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
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 NPV

What car is FL52 NPV?

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

What is the mileage of FL52 NPV?

The last recorded mileage for FL52 NPV was 79,737 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL52 NPV passed its MOT?

FL52 NPV has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2025.

Is FL52 NPV ULEZ compliant?

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

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