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FM52 CYV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 140,374 miles on the clock, averaging 7,022 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FM52 CYV

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,374
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,022

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading140,374 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,262
Average per year7,022
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM52 CYV 21k51k81k111k140k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,374 miles
Since last MOT+14,262 miles
PASS
Mileage126,112 miles
Since last MOT+14,713 miles
PASS
Mileage111,399 miles
Since last MOT+21,931 miles
PASS
Mileage89,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,468 miles
Since last MOT+15,137 miles
PASS
Mileage74,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,331 miles
Since last MOT+13,035 miles
PASS
Mileage61,296 miles
Since last MOT+222 miles
PASS
Mileage61,074 miles
Since last MOT+1,369 miles
PASS
Mileage59,705 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,700 miles
Since last MOT+1,861 miles
PASS
Mileage57,839 miles
Since last MOT+2,687 miles
PASS
Mileage55,152 miles
Since last MOT+3,672 miles
PASS
Mileage51,480 miles
Since last MOT+4,468 miles
PASS
Mileage47,012 miles
Since last MOT+5,068 miles
PASS
Mileage41,944 miles
Since last MOT+4,631 miles
PASS
Mileage37,313 miles
Since last MOT+7,611 miles
PASS
Mileage29,702 miles
Since last MOT+4,294 miles
PASS
Mileage25,408 miles
Since last MOT+4,245 miles
PASS
Mileage21,163 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 CYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 CYV

What car is FM52 CYV?

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

What is the mileage of FM52 CYV?

The last recorded mileage for FM52 CYV was 140,374 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM52 CYV passed its MOT?

FM52 CYV has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2023.

Is FM52 CYV ULEZ compliant?

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

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