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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 120,842 miles on the clock, averaging 4,395 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for DE52 FWJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 120,842 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9 |
| Average per year | 4,395 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE52 FWJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About DE52 FWJ
What car is DE52 FWJ?
DE52 FWJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2002.
What is the mileage of DE52 FWJ?
The last recorded mileage for DE52 FWJ was 120,842 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE52 FWJ passed its MOT?
DE52 FWJ has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2025.
Is DE52 FWJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE52 FWJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DE52 FWJ?
DE52 FWJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.