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WJ52 FWT

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Exeter, West of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 250,860 miles on the clock, averaging 13,030 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 WJ52 FWT

MOT Status
Due date passed
250,860
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
13,030

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 reading250,860 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,505
Average per year13,030
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WJ52 FWT 43k95k147k199k251k '05'21'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage250,860 miles
Since last MOT+4,505 miles
PASS
Mileage246,355 miles
Since last MOT+6,591 miles
PASS
Mileage239,764 miles
Since last MOT+9,324 miles
PASS
Mileage230,440 miles
Since last MOT+9,758 miles
PASS
Mileage220,682 miles
Since last MOT+11,416 miles
PASS
Mileage209,266 miles
Since last MOT+12,339 miles
PASS
Mileage196,927 miles
Since last MOT+12,064 miles
PASS
Mileage184,863 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,842 miles
Since last MOT+11,482 miles
PASS
Mileage173,360 miles
Since last MOT+10,030 miles
PASS
Mileage163,330 miles
Since last MOT+122 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,208 miles
Since last MOT+14,935 miles
PASS
Mileage148,273 miles
Since last MOT+299 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,974 miles
Since last MOT+26,930 miles
PASS
Mileage121,044 miles
Since last MOT+22,982 miles
PASS
Mileage98,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,062 miles
Since last MOT+15,388 miles
PASS
Mileage82,674 miles
Since last MOT+12,477 miles
PASS
Mileage70,197 miles
Since last MOT+13,369 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,828 miles
Since last MOT+13,927 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,901 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

RegistrationWJ52 FWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWJ — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WJ52 FWT

What car is WJ52 FWT?

WJ52 FWT is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2002.

What is the mileage of WJ52 FWT?

The last recorded mileage for WJ52 FWT was 250,860 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WJ52 FWT passed its MOT?

WJ52 FWT has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2021.

Is WJ52 FWT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WJ52 FWT 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 WJ52 FWT?

WJ52 FWT is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.