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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 265,173 miles on the clock, averaging 14,098 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 FV52 AOW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 265,173 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 14,098 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 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 | FV52 AOW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About FV52 AOW
What car is FV52 AOW?
FV52 AOW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2002.
What is the mileage of FV52 AOW?
The last recorded mileage for FV52 AOW was 265,173 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FV52 AOW passed its MOT?
FV52 AOW has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2022.
Is FV52 AOW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV52 AOW 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 FV52 AOW?
FV52 AOW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.