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WM52 FGA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Bristol, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 139,588 miles on the clock, averaging 7,296 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 WM52 FGA

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,588
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,296

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading139,588 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,476
Average per year7,296
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WM52 FGA 34k60k87k113k140k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,588 miles
Since last MOT+10,476 miles
PASS
Mileage129,112 miles
Since last MOT+6,919 miles
PASS
Mileage122,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,193 miles
Since last MOT+11,858 miles
PASS
Mileage110,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,335 miles
Since last MOT+11,499 miles
PASS
Mileage98,836 miles
Since last MOT+8,685 miles
PASS
Mileage90,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,151 miles
Since last MOT+7,704 miles
PASS
Mileage82,447 miles
Since last MOT+3,914 miles
PASS
Mileage78,533 miles
Since last MOT+8,117 miles
PASS
Mileage70,416 miles
Since last MOT+8,131 miles
PASS
Mileage62,285 miles
Since last MOT+5,962 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,323 miles
Since last MOT+7,094 miles
PASS
Mileage49,229 miles
Since last MOT+7,969 miles
PASS
Mileage41,260 miles
Since last MOT+5,846 miles
PASS
Mileage35,414 miles
Since last MOT+1,387 miles
PASS
Mileage34,027 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

RegistrationWM52 FGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WM52 FGA

What car is WM52 FGA?

WM52 FGA is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WM52 FGA?

The last recorded mileage for WM52 FGA was 139,588 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM52 FGA passed its MOT?

WM52 FGA has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2021.

Is WM52 FGA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM52 FGA 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 WM52 FGA?

WM52 FGA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.