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 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 127,783 miles on the clock, averaging 4,481 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 FP52 BUV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 127,783 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,481 |
| 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 | FP52 BUV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About FP52 BUV
What car is FP52 BUV?
FP52 BUV is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of FP52 BUV?
The last recorded mileage for FP52 BUV was 127,783 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FP52 BUV passed its MOT?
FP52 BUV has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2019.
Is FP52 BUV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP52 BUV 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 FP52 BUV?
FP52 BUV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.