Vehicle summary
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 171,174 miles on the clock, averaging 6,866 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 MD52 FNV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 171,174 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 6,866 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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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
| Registration | MD52 FNV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MD — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About MD52 FNV
What car is MD52 FNV?
MD52 FNV is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MD52 FNV?
The last recorded mileage for MD52 FNV was 171,174 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MD52 FNV passed its MOT?
MD52 FNV has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2023.
Is MD52 FNV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD52 FNV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is MD52 FNV?
MD52 FNV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.