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HJ52 FFA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 214,460 miles on the clock, averaging 12,047 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 HJ52 FFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
214,460
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
12,047

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading214,460 miles
Reading date
Miles last year30
Average per year12,047
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HJ52 FFA 46k88k130k172k214k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage214,460 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage214,430 miles
Since last MOT+10,332 miles
PASS
Mileage204,098 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage204,078 miles
Since last MOT+11,180 miles
PASS
Mileage192,898 miles
Since last MOT+10,545 miles
PASS
Mileage182,353 miles
Since last MOT+9,334 miles
PASS
Mileage173,019 miles
Since last MOT+5,433 miles
PASS
Mileage167,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,586 miles
Since last MOT+11,811 miles
PASS
Mileage155,775 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,774 miles
Since last MOT+11,749 miles
PASS
Mileage144,025 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,024 miles
Since last MOT+19,762 miles
PASS
Mileage124,262 miles
Since last MOT+16,294 miles
PASS
Mileage107,968 miles
Since last MOT+15,695 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,273 miles
Since last MOT+8,780 miles
PASS
Mileage83,493 miles
Since last MOT+13,140 miles
PASS
Mileage70,353 miles
Since last MOT+13,779 miles
PASS
Mileage56,574 miles
Since last MOT+10,135 miles
PASS
Mileage46,439 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 FFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeHJ — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About HJ52 FFA

What car is HJ52 FFA?

HJ52 FFA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2002.

What is the mileage of HJ52 FFA?

The last recorded mileage for HJ52 FFA was 214,460 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HJ52 FFA passed its MOT?

HJ52 FFA has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Sep 2020.

Is HJ52 FFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HJ52 FFA 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 HJ52 FFA?

HJ52 FFA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.