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FP52 HJA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 148,011 miles on the clock, averaging 6,947 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FP52 HJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,011
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,947

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading148,011 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,141
Average per year6,947
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP52 HJA 69k89k108k128k148k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,011 miles
Since last MOT+1,141 miles
PASS
Mileage146,870 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,788 miles
Since last MOT+4,227 miles
PASS
Mileage142,561 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,527 miles
Since last MOT+3,045 miles
PASS
Mileage139,482 miles
Since last MOT+2,960 miles
PASS
Mileage136,522 miles
Since last MOT+8,570 miles
PASS
Mileage127,952 miles
Since last MOT+15,301 miles
PASS
Mileage112,651 miles
Since last MOT+14,625 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,026 miles
Since last MOT+8,547 miles
PASS
Mileage89,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,479 miles
Since last MOT+8,036 miles
PASS
Mileage81,443 miles
Since last MOT+5,961 miles
PASS
Mileage75,482 miles
Since last MOT+6,645 miles
PASS
Mileage68,837 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

RegistrationFP52 HJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 HJA

What car is FP52 HJA?

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

What is the mileage of FP52 HJA?

The last recorded mileage for FP52 HJA was 148,011 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP52 HJA passed its MOT?

FP52 HJA has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2018.

Is FP52 HJA ULEZ compliant?

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

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