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FM52 WUC

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 7 (75% pass rate). It has 219,460 miles on the clock, averaging 8,543 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FM52 WUC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
219,460
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
8,543

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading219,460 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year8,543
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FM52 WUC 50k93k135k177k219k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage219,460 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage219,454 miles
Since last MOT+4,878 miles
PASS
Mileage214,576 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage214,562 miles
Since last MOT+12,408 miles
PASS
Mileage202,154 miles
Since last MOT+13,943 miles
PASS
Mileage188,211 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,206 miles
Since last MOT+9,597 miles
PASS
Mileage178,609 miles
Since last MOT+8,558 miles
PASS
Mileage170,051 miles
Since last MOT+5,576 miles
PASS
Mileage164,475 miles
Since last MOT+7,372 miles
PASS
Mileage157,103 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,100 miles
Since last MOT+5,407 miles
PASS
Mileage151,693 miles
Since last MOT+5,548 miles
PASS
Mileage146,145 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,142 miles
Since last MOT+7,624 miles
PASS
Mileage138,518 miles
Since last MOT+7,839 miles
PASS
Mileage130,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,679 miles
Since last MOT+8,915 miles
PASS
Mileage121,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,764 miles
Since last MOT+9,423 miles
PASS
Mileage112,341 miles
Since last MOT+6,975 miles
PASS
Mileage105,366 miles
Since last MOT+8,484 miles
PASS
Mileage96,882 miles
Since last MOT+9,239 miles
PASS
Mileage87,643 miles
Since last MOT+8,106 miles
PASS
Mileage79,537 miles
Since last MOT+7,858 miles
PASS
Mileage71,679 miles
Since last MOT+8,706 miles
PASS
Mileage62,973 miles
Since last MOT+12,688 miles
PASS
Mileage50,285 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 WUC
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 WUC

What car is FM52 WUC?

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

What is the mileage of FM52 WUC?

The last recorded mileage for FM52 WUC was 219,460 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM52 WUC passed its MOT?

FM52 WUC has had 28 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (21 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2025.

Is FM52 WUC ULEZ compliant?

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

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