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WM52 FXR

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 140,289 miles on the clock, averaging 8,758 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for WM52 FXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,289
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,758

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,289 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,758
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WM52 FXR 60k80k100k120k140k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,289 miles
Since last MOT+779 miles
PASS
Mileage139,510 miles
Since last MOT+3,228 miles
PASS
Mileage136,282 miles
Since last MOT+2,798 miles
PASS
Mileage133,484 miles
Since last MOT+2,681 miles
PASS
Mileage130,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,803 miles
Since last MOT+4,497 miles
PASS
Mileage126,306 miles
Since last MOT+8,717 miles
PASS
Mileage117,589 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,587 miles
Since last MOT+12,600 miles
PASS
Mileage104,987 miles
Since last MOT+21,088 miles
PASS
Mileage83,899 miles
Since last MOT+23,814 miles
PASS
Mileage60,085 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 FXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 FXR

What car is WM52 FXR?

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

What is the mileage of WM52 FXR?

The last recorded mileage for WM52 FXR was 140,289 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM52 FXR passed its MOT?

WM52 FXR has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2015.

Is WM52 FXR ULEZ compliant?

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

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