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FN52 DXM

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 154,808 miles on the clock, averaging 9,170 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 FN52 DXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,808
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,170

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 reading154,808 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,170
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN52 DXM 38k67k96k126k155k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,808 miles
Since last MOT+6,165 miles
PASS
Mileage148,643 miles
Since last MOT+331 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,312 miles
Since last MOT+13,881 miles
PASS
Mileage134,431 miles
Since last MOT+14,664 miles
PASS
Mileage119,767 miles
Since last MOT+584 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,183 miles
Since last MOT+22,437 miles
PASS
Mileage96,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,746 miles
Since last MOT+9,341 miles
PASS
Mileage87,405 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,392 miles
Since last MOT+10,908 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,484 miles
Since last MOT+10,634 miles
PASS
Mileage65,850 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,826 miles
Since last MOT+18,179 miles
PASS
Mileage47,647 miles
Since last MOT+9,459 miles
PASS
Mileage38,188 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

RegistrationFN52 DXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FN52 DXM

What car is FN52 DXM?

FN52 DXM is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FN52 DXM?

The last recorded mileage for FN52 DXM was 154,808 miles, recorded on 22 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN52 DXM passed its MOT?

FN52 DXM has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 May 2019.

Is FN52 DXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN52 DXM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FN52 DXM?

FN52 DXM is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.