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FN52 YNY

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 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 181,296 miles on the clock, averaging 8,703 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 YNY

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,296
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,703

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading181,296 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,703
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN52 YNY 42k76k111k146k181k '05'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,296 miles
Since last MOT+6,889 miles
PASS
Mileage174,407 miles
Since last MOT+9,219 miles
PASS
Mileage165,188 miles
Since last MOT+8,990 miles
PASS
Mileage156,198 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,197 miles
Since last MOT+12,188 miles
PASS
Mileage144,009 miles
Since last MOT+14,044 miles
PASS
Mileage129,965 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,963 miles
Since last MOT+17,189 miles
PASS
Mileage112,774 miles
Since last MOT+8,201 miles
PASS
Mileage104,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,573 miles
Since last MOT+7,774 miles
PASS
Mileage96,799 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,799 miles
Since last MOT+7,268 miles
PASS
Mileage89,531 miles
Since last MOT+7,463 miles
PASS
Mileage82,068 miles
Since last MOT+7,895 miles
PASS
Mileage74,173 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,165 miles
Since last MOT+10,292 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,873 miles
Since last MOT+5,873 miles
PASS
Mileage58,000 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,995 miles
Since last MOT+4,756 miles
PASS
Mileage53,239 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,233 miles
Since last MOT+5,375 miles
PASS
Mileage47,858 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,854 miles
Since last MOT+6,328 miles
PASS
Mileage41,526 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 YNY
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 YNY

What car is FN52 YNY?

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

What is the mileage of FN52 YNY?

The last recorded mileage for FN52 YNY was 181,296 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN52 YNY passed its MOT?

FN52 YNY has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2021.

Is FN52 YNY ULEZ compliant?

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

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