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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 8 (50% pass rate). It has 148,745 miles on the clock, averaging 7,242 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 FVO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 148,745 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,242 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | WM52 FVO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | WM — Bristol, West of England |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About WM52 FVO
What car is WM52 FVO?
WM52 FVO is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.
What is the mileage of WM52 FVO?
The last recorded mileage for WM52 FVO was 148,745 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has WM52 FVO passed its MOT?
WM52 FVO has had 16 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (8 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2019.
Is WM52 FVO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM52 FVO 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 FVO?
WM52 FVO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.