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FM52 BRZ

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 12 (54% pass rate). It has 237,512 miles on the clock, averaging 12,557 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 FM52 BRZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
237,512
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
12,557

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading237,512 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,137
Average per year12,557
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM52 BRZ 38k88k138k188k238k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage237,512 miles
Since last MOT+2,137 miles
PASS
Mileage235,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage235,375 miles
Since last MOT+4,548 miles
PASS
Mileage230,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage230,827 miles
Since last MOT+5,917 miles
PASS
Mileage224,910 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage224,910 miles
Since last MOT+7,731 miles
PASS
Mileage217,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage217,179 miles
Since last MOT+5,253 miles
PASS
Mileage211,926 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage211,926 miles
Since last MOT+8,956 miles
PASS
Mileage202,970 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage202,949 miles
Since last MOT+38,468 miles
PASS
Mileage164,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,481 miles
Since last MOT+27,076 miles
PASS
Mileage137,405 miles
Since last MOT+24,747 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,658 miles
Since last MOT+6,533 miles
PASS
Mileage106,125 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,123 miles
Since last MOT+39,978 miles
PASS
Mileage66,145 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,145 miles
Since last MOT+531 miles
PASS
Mileage65,614 miles
Since last MOT+8,391 miles
PASS
Mileage57,223 miles
Since last MOT+11,472 miles
PASS
Mileage45,751 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,571 miles
Since last MOT+9,736 miles
PASS
Mileage37,835 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

RegistrationFM52 BRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FM52 BRZ

What car is FM52 BRZ?

FM52 BRZ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FM52 BRZ?

The last recorded mileage for FM52 BRZ was 237,512 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM52 BRZ passed its MOT?

FM52 BRZ has had 26 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (14 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 24 Oct 2022.

Is FM52 BRZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM52 BRZ 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 FM52 BRZ?

FM52 BRZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.