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 Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 189,189 miles on the clock, averaging 12,987 miles per year, above 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 FA52 VGR
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 189,189 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,188 |
| Average per year | 12,987 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FA52 VGR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About FA52 VGR
What car is FA52 VGR?
FA52 VGR is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FA52 VGR?
The last recorded mileage for FA52 VGR was 189,189 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FA52 VGR passed its MOT?
FA52 VGR has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2016.
Is FA52 VGR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA52 VGR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is FA52 VGR?
FA52 VGR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.