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FM52 JKY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 111,246 miles on the clock, averaging 7,880 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for FM52 JKY

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,246
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,880

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading111,246 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,880
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FM52 JKY 29k49k70k91k111k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,246 miles
Since last MOT+6,026 miles
PASS
Mileage105,220 miles
Since last MOT+5,272 miles
PASS
Mileage99,948 miles
Since last MOT+7,212 miles
PASS
Mileage92,736 miles
Since last MOT+8,275 miles
PASS
Mileage84,461 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,458 miles
Since last MOT+9,196 miles
PASS
Mileage75,262 miles
Since last MOT+7,079 miles
PASS
Mileage68,183 miles
Since last MOT+9,369 miles
PASS
Mileage58,814 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,766 miles
Since last MOT+8,738 miles
PASS
Mileage50,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,028 miles
Since last MOT+13,516 miles
PASS
Mileage36,512 miles
Since last MOT+7,808 miles
PASS
Mileage28,704 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 JKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FM52 JKY

What car is FM52 JKY?

FM52 JKY is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FM52 JKY?

The last recorded mileage for FM52 JKY was 111,246 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM52 JKY passed its MOT?

FM52 JKY has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2016.

Is FM52 JKY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM52 JKY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FM52 JKY?

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