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FM51 FXS

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 191,669 miles on the clock, averaging 13,100 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 FM51 FXS

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,669
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
13,100

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading191,669 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22,520
Average per year13,100
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM51 FXS 64k96k128k160k192k '07'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage191,669 miles
Since last MOT+22,520 miles
PASS
Mileage169,149 miles
Since last MOT+531 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,618 miles
Since last MOT+29,458 miles
PASS
Mileage139,160 miles
Since last MOT+9,749 miles
PASS
Mileage129,411 miles
Since last MOT+10,014 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,397 miles
Since last MOT+12,020 miles
PASS
Mileage107,377 miles
Since last MOT+8,916 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,461 miles
Since last MOT+9,396 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,065 miles
Since last MOT+9,075 miles
PASS
Mileage79,990 miles
Since last MOT+409 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,581 miles
Since last MOT+7,590 miles
PASS
Mileage71,991 miles
Since last MOT+8,387 miles
PASS
Mileage63,604 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

RegistrationFM51 FXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About FM51 FXS

What car is FM51 FXS?

FM51 FXS is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FM51 FXS?

The last recorded mileage for FM51 FXS was 191,669 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM51 FXS passed its MOT?

FM51 FXS has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2016.

Is FM51 FXS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM51 FXS 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 FM51 FXS?

FM51 FXS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.