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VE52 FML

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 213,418 miles on the clock, averaging 12,948 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 VE52 FML

MOT Status
Due date passed
213,418
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,948

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading213,418 miles
Reading date
Miles last year30
Average per year12,948
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VE52 FML 45k87k129k171k213k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage213,418 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage213,388 miles
Since last MOT+6,561 miles
PASS
Mileage206,827 miles
Since last MOT+8,982 miles
PASS
Mileage197,845 miles
Since last MOT+10,222 miles
PASS
Mileage187,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,623 miles
Since last MOT+12,872 miles
PASS
Mileage174,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,751 miles
Since last MOT+13,078 miles
PASS
Mileage161,673 miles
Since last MOT+25,813 miles
PASS
Mileage135,860 miles
Since last MOT+16,901 miles
PASS
Mileage118,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,959 miles
Since last MOT+13,211 miles
PASS
Mileage105,748 miles
Since last MOT+13,964 miles
PASS
Mileage91,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,784 miles
Since last MOT+14,565 miles
PASS
Mileage77,219 miles
Since last MOT+16,050 miles
PASS
Mileage61,169 miles
Since last MOT+16,000 miles
PASS
Mileage45,169 miles

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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

RegistrationVE52 FML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VE52 FML

What car is VE52 FML?

VE52 FML is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VE52 FML?

The last recorded mileage for VE52 FML was 213,418 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE52 FML passed its MOT?

VE52 FML has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2018.

Is VE52 FML ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE52 FML 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 VE52 FML?

VE52 FML is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.