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FN52 UTM

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 6 (78% pass rate). It has 102,928 miles on the clock, averaging 4,230 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FN52 UTM

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,928
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,230

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading102,928 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,211
Average per year4,230
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN52 UTM 18k39k60k82k103k '05'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,928 miles
Since last MOT+5,211 miles
PASS
Mileage97,717 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,693 miles
Since last MOT+5,330 miles
PASS
Mileage92,363 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,363 miles
Since last MOT+5,675 miles
PASS
Mileage86,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,688 miles
Since last MOT+5,807 miles
PASS
Mileage80,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,654 miles
PASS
Mileage75,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,227 miles
Since last MOT+6,137 miles
PASS
Mileage69,090 miles
Since last MOT+5,623 miles
PASS
Mileage63,467 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,451 miles
Since last MOT+1,905 miles
PASS
Mileage61,546 miles
Since last MOT+1,861 miles
PASS
Mileage59,685 miles
Since last MOT+2,587 miles
PASS
Mileage57,098 miles
Since last MOT+2,313 miles
PASS
Mileage54,785 miles
Since last MOT+2,021 miles
PASS
Mileage52,764 miles
Since last MOT+1,637 miles
PASS
Mileage51,127 miles
Since last MOT+2,161 miles
PASS
Mileage48,966 miles
Since last MOT+2,565 miles
PASS
Mileage46,401 miles
Since last MOT+3,002 miles
PASS
Mileage43,399 miles
Since last MOT+6,908 miles
PASS
Mileage36,491 miles
Since last MOT+7,064 miles
PASS
Mileage29,427 miles
Since last MOT+6,403 miles
PASS
Mileage23,024 miles
Since last MOT+5,112 miles
PASS
Mileage17,912 miles

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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

RegistrationFN52 UTM
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 UTM

What car is FN52 UTM?

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

What is the mileage of FN52 UTM?

The last recorded mileage for FN52 UTM was 102,928 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN52 UTM passed its MOT?

FN52 UTM has had 27 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (21 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2025.

Is FN52 UTM ULEZ compliant?

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

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