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FX52 GSO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 126,703 miles on the clock, averaging 6,439 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 FX52 GSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,703
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,439

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,703 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,439
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FX52 GSO 43k64k85k106k127k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,703 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,702 miles
Since last MOT+6,144 miles
PASS
Mileage120,558 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,557 miles
Since last MOT+4,889 miles
PASS
Mileage115,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,668 miles
Since last MOT+5,619 miles
PASS
Mileage110,049 miles
Since last MOT+8,725 miles
PASS
Mileage101,324 miles
Since last MOT+6,439 miles
PASS
Mileage94,885 miles
Since last MOT+5,070 miles
PASS
Mileage89,815 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,807 miles
Since last MOT+6,038 miles
PASS
Mileage83,769 miles
Since last MOT+5,248 miles
PASS
Mileage78,521 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,520 miles
Since last MOT+4,646 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,874 miles
Since last MOT+6,467 miles
PASS
Mileage67,407 miles
Since last MOT+5,824 miles
PASS
Mileage61,583 miles
Since last MOT+9,369 miles
PASS
Mileage52,214 miles
Since last MOT+9,058 miles
PASS
Mileage43,156 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

RegistrationFX52 GSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FX52 GSO

What car is FX52 GSO?

FX52 GSO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2002.

What is the mileage of FX52 GSO?

The last recorded mileage for FX52 GSO was 126,703 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX52 GSO passed its MOT?

FX52 GSO has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2019.

Is FX52 GSO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FX52 GSO 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 FX52 GSO?

FX52 GSO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.