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FM52 BLF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 83,793 miles on the clock, averaging 3,767 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for FM52 BLF

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,793
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,767

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading83,793 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,767
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM52 BLF 16k33k50k67k84k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,793 miles
Since last MOT+2,167 miles
PASS
Mileage81,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,626 miles
Since last MOT+6,337 miles
PASS
Mileage75,289 miles
Since last MOT+5,866 miles
PASS
Mileage69,423 miles
Since last MOT+6,071 miles
PASS
Mileage63,352 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,330 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
PASS
Mileage63,212 miles
PASS
Mileage64,436 miles
Since last MOT+4,968 miles
PASS
Mileage59,468 miles
Since last MOT+3,197 miles
PASS
Mileage56,271 miles
Since last MOT+3,483 miles
PASS
Mileage52,788 miles
Since last MOT+2,859 miles
PASS
Mileage49,929 miles
Since last MOT+2,992 miles
PASS
Mileage46,937 miles
Since last MOT+2,998 miles
PASS
Mileage43,939 miles
Since last MOT+2,942 miles
PASS
Mileage40,997 miles
Since last MOT+2,810 miles
PASS
Mileage38,187 miles
Since last MOT+4,032 miles
PASS
Mileage34,155 miles
Since last MOT+5,102 miles
PASS
Mileage29,053 miles
Since last MOT+5,990 miles
PASS
Mileage23,063 miles
Since last MOT+6,591 miles
PASS
Mileage16,472 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 BLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FM52 BLF

What car is FM52 BLF?

FM52 BLF is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FM52 BLF?

The last recorded mileage for FM52 BLF was 83,793 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM52 BLF passed its MOT?

FM52 BLF has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2023.

Is FM52 BLF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM52 BLF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FM52 BLF?

FM52 BLF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.