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FX52 SWK

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 160,488 miles on the clock, averaging 12,243 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 FX52 SWK

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,488
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,243

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,488 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,332
Average per year12,243
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FX52 SWK 50k78k105k133k160k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,488 miles
Since last MOT+4,332 miles
PASS
Mileage156,156 miles
Since last MOT+4,579 miles
PASS
Mileage151,577 miles
Since last MOT+4,956 miles
PASS
Mileage146,621 miles
Since last MOT+4,270 miles
PASS
Mileage142,351 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,275 miles
Since last MOT+4,760 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,515 miles
Since last MOT+9,501 miles
PASS
Mileage128,014 miles
Since last MOT+13,202 miles
PASS
Mileage114,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,812 miles
Since last MOT+16,696 miles
PASS
Mileage98,116 miles
Since last MOT+19,970 miles
PASS
Mileage78,146 miles
Since last MOT+27,836 miles
PASS
Mileage50,310 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

RegistrationFX52 SWK
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 SWK

What car is FX52 SWK?

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

What is the mileage of FX52 SWK?

The last recorded mileage for FX52 SWK was 160,488 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX52 SWK passed its MOT?

FX52 SWK has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2015.

Is FX52 SWK ULEZ compliant?

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

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