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FX52 SXB

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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 2 (67% pass rate). It has 135,540 miles on the clock, averaging 12,042 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 SXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,540
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
12,042

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading135,540 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,949
Average per year12,042
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FX52 SXB 72k88k104k120k136k '07'12'11

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,540 miles
Since last MOT+13,949 miles
PASS
Mileage121,591 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,591 miles
Since last MOT+12,741 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,850 miles
Since last MOT+15,835 miles
PASS
Mileage93,015 miles
Since last MOT+21,008 miles
PASS
Mileage72,007 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 SXB
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 SXB

What car is FX52 SXB?

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

What is the mileage of FX52 SXB?

The last recorded mileage for FX52 SXB was 135,540 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX52 SXB passed its MOT?

FX52 SXB has had 6 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (4 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Jun 2012.

Is FX52 SXB ULEZ compliant?

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

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