Vehicle summary
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 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 154,712 miles on the clock, averaging 8,495 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 XWC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 154,712 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 8,495 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FM52 XWC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About FM52 XWC
What car is FM52 XWC?
FM52 XWC is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FM52 XWC?
The last recorded mileage for FM52 XWC was 154,712 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FM52 XWC passed its MOT?
FM52 XWC has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2020.
Is FM52 XWC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM52 XWC 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 XWC?
FM52 XWC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.