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FP52 OLA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 205,178 miles on the clock, averaging 10,655 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 OLA

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,178
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,655

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading205,178 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,655
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP52 OLA 53k91k129k167k205k '05'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,178 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage205,176 miles
Since last MOT+1,549 miles
PASS
Mileage203,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,627 miles
Since last MOT+4,351 miles
PASS
Mileage199,276 miles
Since last MOT+4,836 miles
PASS
Mileage194,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage194,440 miles
Since last MOT+6,300 miles
PASS
Mileage188,140 miles
Since last MOT+4,298 miles
PASS
Mileage183,842 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,831 miles
Since last MOT+7,961 miles
PASS
Mileage175,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,870 miles
Since last MOT+6,682 miles
PASS
Mileage169,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,188 miles
Since last MOT+13,518 miles
PASS
Mileage155,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,670 miles
Since last MOT+16,432 miles
PASS
Mileage139,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,238 miles
Since last MOT+18,112 miles
PASS
Mileage121,126 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,126 miles
Since last MOT+36,444 miles
PASS
Mileage84,682 miles
Since last MOT+31,822 miles
PASS
Mileage52,860 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 OLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 OLA

What car is FP52 OLA?

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

What is the mileage of FP52 OLA?

The last recorded mileage for FP52 OLA was 205,178 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP52 OLA passed its MOT?

FP52 OLA has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2020.

Is FP52 OLA ULEZ compliant?

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

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