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FX52 SWN

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 5 (50% pass rate). It has 96,545 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FX52 SWN

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,545
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Latest reading96,545 miles
Reading date
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FX52 SWN 123k123k123k123k123k '06'10'08

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,545 miles
Since last MOT+11,634 miles
PASS
Mileage84,911 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,911 miles
Since last MOT+10,192 miles
PASS
Mileage74,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,719 miles
Since last MOT+14,661 miles
PASS
Mileage60,058 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,041 miles
PASS
Mileage123,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,027 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 SWN
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 SWN

What car is FX52 SWN?

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

What is the mileage of FX52 SWN?

The last recorded mileage for FX52 SWN was 96,545 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX52 SWN passed its MOT?

FX52 SWN has had 10 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (5 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2010.

Is FX52 SWN ULEZ compliant?

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

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