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FN52 XTD

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 156,334 miles on the clock, averaging 9,286 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 XTD

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,334
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,286

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,334 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,086
Average per year9,286
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN52 XTD 37k67k97k127k156k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,334 miles
Since last MOT+6,086 miles
PASS
Mileage150,248 miles
Since last MOT+9,361 miles
PASS
Mileage140,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,887 miles
Since last MOT+7,985 miles
PASS
Mileage132,902 miles
Since last MOT+591 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,311 miles
Since last MOT+11,234 miles
PASS
Mileage121,077 miles
Since last MOT+163 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,914 miles
Since last MOT+14,238 miles
PASS
Mileage106,676 miles
Since last MOT+439 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,237 miles
Since last MOT+16,476 miles
PASS
Mileage89,761 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,718 miles
Since last MOT+6,511 miles
PASS
Mileage83,207 miles
Since last MOT+7,310 miles
PASS
Mileage75,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,897 miles
Since last MOT+8,502 miles
PASS
Mileage67,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,395 miles
Since last MOT+7,902 miles
PASS
Mileage59,493 miles
Since last MOT+10,889 miles
PASS
Mileage48,604 miles
Since last MOT+11,408 miles
PASS
Mileage37,196 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 XTD
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 XTD

What car is FN52 XTD?

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

What is the mileage of FN52 XTD?

The last recorded mileage for FN52 XTD was 156,334 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN52 XTD passed its MOT?

FN52 XTD has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2020.

Is FN52 XTD ULEZ compliant?

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

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