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FV52 KBJ

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 140,334 miles on the clock, averaging 7,760 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 FV52 KBJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,334
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,760

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,334 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,406
Average per year7,760
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV52 KBJ 54k76k97k119k140k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,334 miles
Since last MOT+11,406 miles
PASS
Mileage128,928 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,925 miles
Since last MOT+15,125 miles
PASS
Mileage113,800 miles
Since last MOT+836 miles
PASS
Mileage112,964 miles
Since last MOT+2,354 miles
PASS
Mileage110,610 miles
Since last MOT+6,641 miles
PASS
Mileage103,969 miles
Since last MOT+184 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,785 miles
Since last MOT+8,294 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,491 miles
Since last MOT+3,435 miles
PASS
Mileage92,056 miles
Since last MOT+11,035 miles
PASS
Mileage81,021 miles
Since last MOT+5,925 miles
PASS
Mileage75,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,096 miles
Since last MOT+12,964 miles
PASS
Mileage62,132 miles
Since last MOT+8,143 miles
PASS
Mileage53,989 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 KBJ
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 KBJ

What car is FV52 KBJ?

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

What is the mileage of FV52 KBJ?

The last recorded mileage for FV52 KBJ was 140,334 miles, recorded on 19 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV52 KBJ passed its MOT?

FV52 KBJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2017.

Is FV52 KBJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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