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FD52 LHJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
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 1781cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 179,014 miles on the clock, averaging 10,025 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FD52 LHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,014
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,025

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,014 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,160
Average per year10,025
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD52 LHJ 66k95k123k151k179k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,014 miles
Since last MOT+7,160 miles
PASS
Mileage171,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,854 miles
Since last MOT+13,880 miles
PASS
Mileage157,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,974 miles
Since last MOT+19,130 miles
PASS
Mileage138,844 miles
Since last MOT+11,381 miles
PASS
Mileage127,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,463 miles
Since last MOT+8,556 miles
PASS
Mileage118,907 miles
Since last MOT+4,776 miles
PASS
Mileage114,131 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
PASS
Mileage110,316 miles
Since last MOT+3,647 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,669 miles
Since last MOT+8,046 miles
PASS
Mileage98,623 miles
Since last MOT+32,267 miles
PASS
Mileage66,356 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 LHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FD52 LHJ

What car is FD52 LHJ?

FD52 LHJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FD52 LHJ?

The last recorded mileage for FD52 LHJ was 179,014 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD52 LHJ passed its MOT?

FD52 LHJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2017.

Is FD52 LHJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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