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FM52 JJO

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 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 186,539 miles on the clock, averaging 11,247 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 JJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,539
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,247

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 reading186,539 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year11,247
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM52 JJO 30k69k108k147k187k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,539 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,536 miles
Since last MOT+7,891 miles
PASS
Mileage178,645 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,641 miles
Since last MOT+8,701 miles
PASS
Mileage169,940 miles
Since last MOT+6,031 miles
PASS
Mileage163,909 miles
Since last MOT+8,971 miles
PASS
Mileage154,938 miles
Since last MOT+9,611 miles
PASS
Mileage145,327 miles
Since last MOT+9,608 miles
PASS
Mileage135,719 miles
Since last MOT+7,778 miles
PASS
Mileage127,941 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,939 miles
Since last MOT+2,221 miles
PASS
Mileage125,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,718 miles
Since last MOT+9,494 miles
PASS
Mileage116,224 miles
Since last MOT+10,706 miles
PASS
Mileage105,518 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,489 miles
Since last MOT+15,714 miles
PASS
Mileage89,775 miles
Since last MOT+19,951 miles
PASS
Mileage69,824 miles
Since last MOT+19,841 miles
PASS
Mileage49,983 miles
Since last MOT+19,601 miles
PASS
Mileage30,382 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 JJO
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 JJO

What car is FM52 JJO?

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

What is the mileage of FM52 JJO?

The last recorded mileage for FM52 JJO was 186,539 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM52 JJO passed its MOT?

FM52 JJO has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2020.

Is FM52 JJO ULEZ compliant?

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

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