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 31 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 10 (68% pass rate). It has 166,274 miles on the clock, averaging 6,350 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for FV52 FSD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 166,274 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,294 |
| Average per year | 6,350 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 31 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 FSD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 FSD
What car is FV52 FSD?
FV52 FSD is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2002.
What is the mileage of FV52 FSD?
The last recorded mileage for FV52 FSD was 166,274 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FV52 FSD passed its MOT?
FV52 FSD has had 31 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (21 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2025.
Is FV52 FSD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV52 FSD 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 FSD?
FV52 FSD is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.