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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 167,385 miles on the clock, averaging 8,252 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 VEM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 167,385 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,252 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 VEM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 VEM
What car is FP52 VEM?
FP52 VEM is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of FP52 VEM?
The last recorded mileage for FP52 VEM was 167,385 miles, recorded on 3 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FP52 VEM passed its MOT?
FP52 VEM has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 May 2017.
Is FP52 VEM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP52 VEM 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 VEM?
FP52 VEM is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.