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FP52 BYA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 15 and failing 12 (56% pass rate). It has 170,881 miles on the clock, averaging 7,405 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 BYA

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,881
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2005
56%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,405

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading170,881 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,405
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FP52 BYA 60k87k115k143k171k '05'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,881 miles
Since last MOT+6,179 miles
PASS
Mileage164,702 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,699 miles
Since last MOT+6,808 miles
PASS
Mileage157,891 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,890 miles
Since last MOT+8,922 miles
PASS
Mileage148,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,968 miles
Since last MOT+7,616 miles
PASS
Mileage141,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,352 miles
Since last MOT+6,856 miles
PASS
Mileage134,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,496 miles
Since last MOT+8,552 miles
PASS
Mileage125,944 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,932 miles
Since last MOT+7,466 miles
PASS
Mileage118,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,466 miles
Since last MOT+5,982 miles
PASS
Mileage112,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,484 miles
Since last MOT+5,903 miles
PASS
Mileage106,581 miles
Since last MOT+6,816 miles
PASS
Mileage99,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,765 miles
Since last MOT+5,832 miles
PASS
Mileage93,933 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,933 miles
Since last MOT+6,850 miles
PASS
Mileage87,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,083 miles
Since last MOT+12,011 miles
PASS
Mileage75,072 miles
Since last MOT+15,520 miles
PASS
Mileage59,552 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

RegistrationFP52 BYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FP52 BYA

What car is FP52 BYA?

FP52 BYA is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FP52 BYA?

The last recorded mileage for FP52 BYA was 170,881 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP52 BYA passed its MOT?

FP52 BYA has had 27 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (15 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2020.

Is FP52 BYA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP52 BYA 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 BYA?

FP52 BYA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.