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FM52 WTP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 287,950 miles on the clock, averaging 22,796 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 WTP

MOT Status
Due date passed
287,950
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
22,796

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading287,950 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year22,796
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM52 WTP 48k108k168k228k288k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage287,950 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage287,936 miles
Since last MOT+8,372 miles
PASS
Mileage279,564 miles
Since last MOT+11,433 miles
PASS
Mileage268,131 miles
Since last MOT+9,378 miles
PASS
Mileage258,753 miles
Since last MOT+14,889 miles
PASS
Mileage243,864 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage243,860 miles
Since last MOT+30,249 miles
PASS
Mileage213,611 miles
Since last MOT+13,006 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,605 miles
Since last MOT+31,184 miles
PASS
Mileage169,421 miles
Since last MOT+34,463 miles
PASS
Mileage134,958 miles
Since last MOT+24,561 miles
PASS
Mileage110,397 miles
Since last MOT+30,932 miles
PASS
Mileage79,465 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,459 miles
Since last MOT+31,800 miles
PASS
Mileage47,659 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 WTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 WTP

What car is FM52 WTP?

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

What is the mileage of FM52 WTP?

The last recorded mileage for FM52 WTP was 287,950 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM52 WTP passed its MOT?

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

Is FM52 WTP ULEZ compliant?

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

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