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FN52 KBY

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 5 (81% pass rate). It has 192,005 miles on the clock, averaging 8,580 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 KBY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
192,005
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
81%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,580

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading192,005 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,260
Average per year8,580
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN52 KBY 20k63k106k149k192k '05'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage192,005 miles
Since last MOT+8,260 miles
PASS
Mileage183,745 miles
Since last MOT+4,013 miles
PASS
Mileage179,732 miles
Since last MOT+4,435 miles
PASS
Mileage175,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,297 miles
Since last MOT+8,237 miles
PASS
Mileage167,060 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,045 miles
Since last MOT+9,509 miles
PASS
Mileage157,536 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,536 miles
Since last MOT+9,937 miles
PASS
Mileage147,599 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,596 miles
Since last MOT+8,060 miles
PASS
Mileage139,536 miles
Since last MOT+9,220 miles
PASS
Mileage130,316 miles
Since last MOT+8,070 miles
PASS
Mileage122,246 miles
Since last MOT+18,026 miles
PASS
Mileage104,220 miles
Since last MOT+8,669 miles
PASS
Mileage95,551 miles
Since last MOT+2,539 miles
PASS
Mileage93,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,012 miles
Since last MOT+4,444 miles
PASS
Mileage88,568 miles
Since last MOT+7,186 miles
PASS
Mileage81,382 miles
Since last MOT+7,543 miles
PASS
Mileage73,839 miles
Since last MOT+5,682 miles
PASS
Mileage68,157 miles
Since last MOT+10,630 miles
PASS
Mileage57,527 miles
Since last MOT+15,414 miles
PASS
Mileage42,113 miles
Since last MOT+16,557 miles
PASS
Mileage25,556 miles
Since last MOT+6,041 miles
PASS
Mileage19,515 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 KBY
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 KBY

What car is FN52 KBY?

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

What is the mileage of FN52 KBY?

The last recorded mileage for FN52 KBY was 192,005 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN52 KBY passed its MOT?

FN52 KBY has had 26 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (21 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2025.

Is FN52 KBY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN52 KBY 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 KBY?

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