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FP52 MZY

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 188,920 miles on the clock, averaging 10,365 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FP52 MZY

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,920
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,365

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading188,920 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,309
Average per year10,365
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP52 MZY 42k79k116k152k189k '06'20'14

Check FP52 MZY

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,920 miles
Since last MOT+14,309 miles
PASS
Mileage174,611 miles
Since last MOT+15,683 miles
PASS
Mileage158,928 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,915 miles
Since last MOT+18,582 miles
PASS
Mileage140,333 miles
Since last MOT+17,972 miles
PASS
Mileage122,361 miles
Since last MOT+174 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,187 miles
Since last MOT+13,470 miles
PASS
Mileage108,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,717 miles
Since last MOT+7,057 miles
PASS
Mileage101,660 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,660 miles
Since last MOT+3,230 miles
PASS
Mileage98,430 miles
Since last MOT+3,118 miles
PASS
Mileage95,312 miles
Since last MOT+5,139 miles
PASS
Mileage90,173 miles
Since last MOT+9,168 miles
PASS
Mileage81,005 miles
Since last MOT+11,002 miles
PASS
Mileage70,003 miles
Since last MOT+10,772 miles
PASS
Mileage59,231 miles
Since last MOT+10,544 miles
PASS
Mileage48,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,687 miles
Since last MOT+6,450 miles
PASS
Mileage42,237 miles

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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 MZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
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 MZY

What car is FP52 MZY?

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

What is the mileage of FP52 MZY?

The last recorded mileage for FP52 MZY was 188,920 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP52 MZY passed its MOT?

FP52 MZY has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2020.

Is FP52 MZY ULEZ compliant?

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

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