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FV52 OOJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 356,874 miles on the clock, averaging 19,226 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 OOJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
356,874
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
19,226

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading356,874 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,117
Average per year19,226
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV52 OOJ 67k139k212k284k357k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage356,874 miles
Since last MOT+5,117 miles
PASS
Mileage351,757 miles
Since last MOT+5,004 miles
PASS
Mileage346,753 miles
Since last MOT+5,342 miles
PASS
Mileage341,411 miles
Since last MOT+8,036 miles
PASS
Mileage333,375 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage333,322 miles
Since last MOT+10,253 miles
PASS
Mileage323,069 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage323,054 miles
Since last MOT+32,397 miles
PASS
Mileage290,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage290,657 miles
Since last MOT+36,099 miles
FAIL
Mileage254,558 miles
Since last MOT+27,994 miles
PASS
Mileage226,564 miles
Since last MOT+184 miles
FAIL
Mileage226,380 miles
Since last MOT+23,556 miles
PASS
Mileage202,824 miles
Since last MOT+24,204 miles
PASS
Mileage178,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,620 miles
Since last MOT+29,344 miles
PASS
Mileage149,276 miles
Since last MOT+21,310 miles
PASS
Mileage127,966 miles
Since last MOT+18,869 miles
PASS
Mileage109,097 miles
Since last MOT+18,573 miles
PASS
Mileage90,524 miles
Since last MOT+23,524 miles
PASS
Mileage67,000 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,929 miles

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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

RegistrationFV52 OOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FV52 OOJ

What car is FV52 OOJ?

FV52 OOJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FV52 OOJ?

The last recorded mileage for FV52 OOJ was 356,874 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV52 OOJ passed its MOT?

FV52 OOJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2021.

Is FV52 OOJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV52 OOJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, 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 OOJ?

FV52 OOJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.