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FV52 APK

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 112,498 miles on the clock, averaging 4,509 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FV52 APK

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,498
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,509

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading112,498 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,048
Average per year4,509
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV52 APK 45k62k79k96k112k '05'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage112,498 miles
Since last MOT+8,048 miles
PASS
Mileage104,450 miles
Since last MOT+14,249 miles
PASS
Mileage90,201 miles
Since last MOT+2,551 miles
PASS
Mileage87,650 miles
Since last MOT+2,955 miles
PASS
Mileage84,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,695 miles
Since last MOT+2,391 miles
PASS
Mileage82,304 miles
Since last MOT+2,057 miles
PASS
Mileage80,247 miles
Since last MOT+2,189 miles
PASS
Mileage78,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,058 miles
Since last MOT+1,955 miles
PASS
Mileage76,103 miles
Since last MOT+2,150 miles
PASS
Mileage73,953 miles
Since last MOT+2,149 miles
PASS
Mileage71,804 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,802 miles
Since last MOT+2,334 miles
PASS
Mileage69,468 miles
Since last MOT+4,283 miles
PASS
Mileage65,185 miles
Since last MOT+2,310 miles
PASS
Mileage62,875 miles
Since last MOT+5,073 miles
PASS
Mileage57,802 miles
Since last MOT+12,503 miles
PASS
Mileage45,299 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

RegistrationFV52 APK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FV52 APK

What car is FV52 APK?

FV52 APK is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2002.

What is the mileage of FV52 APK?

The last recorded mileage for FV52 APK was 112,498 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV52 APK passed its MOT?

FV52 APK has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 9 Nov 2020.

Is FV52 APK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV52 APK 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 APK?

FV52 APK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.