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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 56,819 miles on the clock, averaging 7,699 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 FP52 BVU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 56,819 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,679 |
| Average per year | 7,699 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 4 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 BVU |
| 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 BVU
What car is FP52 BVU?
FP52 BVU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of FP52 BVU?
The last recorded mileage for FP52 BVU was 56,819 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2009 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FP52 BVU passed its MOT?
FP52 BVU has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Jan 2009.
Is FP52 BVU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP52 BVU 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 BVU?
FP52 BVU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.