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FM52 DJY

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 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 109,730 miles on the clock, averaging 5,165 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 DJY

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,730
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,165

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 reading109,730 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,165
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM52 DJY 8k33k59k84k110k '05'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,730 miles
Since last MOT+3,661 miles
PASS
Mileage106,069 miles
Since last MOT+1,555 miles
PASS
Mileage104,514 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,514 miles
Since last MOT+5,628 miles
PASS
Mileage98,886 miles
Since last MOT+237 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,649 miles
Since last MOT+9,633 miles
PASS
Mileage89,016 miles
Since last MOT+7,874 miles
PASS
Mileage81,142 miles
Since last MOT+7,284 miles
PASS
Mileage73,858 miles
Since last MOT+1,877 miles
PASS
Mileage71,981 miles
Since last MOT+2,411 miles
PASS
Mileage69,570 miles
Since last MOT+3,454 miles
PASS
Mileage66,116 miles
Since last MOT+3,934 miles
PASS
Mileage62,182 miles
Since last MOT+9,390 miles
PASS
Mileage52,792 miles
Since last MOT+6,813 miles
PASS
Mileage45,979 miles
Since last MOT+203 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,776 miles
Since last MOT+10,285 miles
PASS
Mileage35,491 miles
Since last MOT+8,959 miles
PASS
Mileage26,532 miles
Since last MOT+5,778 miles
PASS
Mileage20,754 miles
Since last MOT+7,330 miles
PASS
Mileage13,424 miles
Since last MOT+3,034 miles
PASS
Mileage10,390 miles
Since last MOT+1,317 miles
PASS
Mileage9,073 miles
Since last MOT+1,560 miles
PASS
Mileage7,513 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 DJY
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 DJY

What car is FM52 DJY?

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

What is the mileage of FM52 DJY?

The last recorded mileage for FM52 DJY was 109,730 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM52 DJY passed its MOT?

FM52 DJY has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2025.

Is FM52 DJY ULEZ compliant?

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

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