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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 182,557 miles on the clock, averaging 8,642 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 FN52 DXU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 182,557 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,465 |
| Average per year | 8,642 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 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 | FN52 DXU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About FN52 DXU
What car is FN52 DXU?
FN52 DXU is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of FN52 DXU?
The last recorded mileage for FN52 DXU was 182,557 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FN52 DXU passed its MOT?
FN52 DXU has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2021.
Is FN52 DXU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN52 DXU 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 DXU?
FN52 DXU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.