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FM52 CZL

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 170,260 miles on the clock, averaging 5,473 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 CZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,260
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,473

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading170,260 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,578
Average per year5,473
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM52 CZL 69k94k120k145k170k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,260 miles
Since last MOT+1,578 miles
PASS
Mileage168,682 miles
Since last MOT+7,918 miles
PASS
Mileage160,764 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,751 miles
Since last MOT+7,742 miles
PASS
Mileage153,009 miles
Since last MOT+1,960 miles
PASS
Mileage151,049 miles
Since last MOT+1,925 miles
PASS
Mileage149,124 miles
Since last MOT+1,876 miles
PASS
Mileage147,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,248 miles
Since last MOT+4,049 miles
PASS
Mileage143,199 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,198 miles
Since last MOT+3,561 miles
PASS
Mileage139,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,637 miles
Since last MOT+4,624 miles
PASS
Mileage135,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,013 miles
Since last MOT+3,756 miles
PASS
Mileage131,257 miles
Since last MOT+4,274 miles
PASS
Mileage126,983 miles
Since last MOT+3,149 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,834 miles
Since last MOT+4,781 miles
PASS
Mileage119,053 miles
Since last MOT+9,862 miles
PASS
Mileage109,191 miles
Since last MOT+4,016 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,175 miles
Since last MOT+7,066 miles
PASS
Mileage98,109 miles
Since last MOT+16,025 miles
PASS
Mileage82,084 miles
Since last MOT+13,303 miles
PASS
Mileage68,781 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 CZL
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 CZL

What car is FM52 CZL?

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

What is the mileage of FM52 CZL?

The last recorded mileage for FM52 CZL was 170,260 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM52 CZL passed its MOT?

FM52 CZL has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2025.

Is FM52 CZL ULEZ compliant?

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

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