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FD52 LXT

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 149,094 miles on the clock, averaging 8,363 miles per year, around 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 LXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,094
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,363

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading149,094 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16
Average per year8,363
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD52 LXT 25k56k87k118k149k '06'20'15

Check FD52 LXT

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,094 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,078 miles
Since last MOT+3,242 miles
PASS
Mileage145,836 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,833 miles
Since last MOT+1,519 miles
PASS
Mileage144,314 miles
Since last MOT+2,545 miles
PASS
Mileage141,769 miles
Since last MOT+9,953 miles
PASS
Mileage131,816 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,816 miles
Since last MOT+12,291 miles
PASS
Mileage119,525 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,496 miles
Since last MOT+10,347 miles
PASS
Mileage109,149 miles
Since last MOT+9,164 miles
PASS
Mileage99,985 miles
Since last MOT+7,724 miles
PASS
Mileage92,261 miles
Since last MOT+9,979 miles
PASS
Mileage82,282 miles
Since last MOT+12,683 miles
PASS
Mileage69,599 miles
Since last MOT+16,617 miles
PASS
Mileage52,982 miles
Since last MOT+13,193 miles
PASS
Mileage39,789 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,783 miles
Since last MOT+7,760 miles
PASS
Mileage32,023 miles
Since last MOT+7,369 miles
PASS
Mileage24,654 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 LXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 LXT

What car is FD52 LXT?

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

What is the mileage of FD52 LXT?

The last recorded mileage for FD52 LXT was 149,094 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD52 LXT passed its MOT?

FD52 LXT has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2020.

Is FD52 LXT ULEZ compliant?

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

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