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FD52 KAU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 56,534 miles on the clock, averaging 6,262 miles per year, 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 FD52 KAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,534
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
6,262

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading56,534 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,527
Average per year6,262
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FD52 KAU 38k42k47k52k57k '05'08'07

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,534 miles
Since last MOT+6,527 miles
PASS
Mileage50,007 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,001 miles
Since last MOT+3,956 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,045 miles
Since last MOT+8,420 miles
PASS
Mileage37,625 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 KAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FD52 KAU

What car is FD52 KAU?

FD52 KAU is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FD52 KAU?

The last recorded mileage for FD52 KAU was 56,534 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD52 KAU passed its MOT?

FD52 KAU has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2008.

Is FD52 KAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD52 KAU 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 FD52 KAU?

FD52 KAU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.