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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 147,737 miles on the clock, averaging 5,716 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for FN52 UEC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 147,737 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 38 |
| Average per year | 5,716 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 UEC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 UEC
What car is FN52 UEC?
FN52 UEC is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of FN52 UEC?
The last recorded mileage for FN52 UEC was 147,737 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FN52 UEC passed its MOT?
FN52 UEC has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2022.
Is FN52 UEC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN52 UEC 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 UEC?
FN52 UEC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.