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FM52 CYU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 212,497 miles on the clock, averaging 11,844 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 CYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
212,497
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,844

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading212,497 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,686
Average per year11,844
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM52 CYU 89k120k151k182k212k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage212,497 miles
Since last MOT+10,686 miles
PASS
Mileage201,811 miles
Since last MOT+12,575 miles
PASS
Mileage189,236 miles
Since last MOT+11,647 miles
PASS
Mileage177,589 miles
Since last MOT+10,016 miles
PASS
Mileage167,573 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,483 miles
Since last MOT+6,691 miles
PASS
Mileage160,792 miles
Since last MOT+8,490 miles
PASS
Mileage152,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,302 miles
Since last MOT+18,911 miles
PASS
Mileage133,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,391 miles
Since last MOT+18,507 miles
PASS
Mileage114,884 miles
Since last MOT+11,104 miles
PASS
Mileage103,780 miles
Since last MOT+15,158 miles
PASS
Mileage88,622 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 CYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FM52 CYU

What car is FM52 CYU?

FM52 CYU is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FM52 CYU?

The last recorded mileage for FM52 CYU was 212,497 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM52 CYU passed its MOT?

FM52 CYU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Jun 2017.

Is FM52 CYU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM52 CYU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, 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 CYU?

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