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FE52 DSV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 39,925 miles on the clock, averaging 1,538 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 FE52 DSV

MOT Status
Due date passed
39,925
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
94%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
1,538

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading39,925 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,538
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE52 DSV 16k22k28k34k40k '05'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage39,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,925 miles
Since last MOT+1,337 miles
PASS
Mileage38,588 miles
Since last MOT+1,545 miles
PASS
Mileage37,043 miles
Since last MOT+1,107 miles
PASS
Mileage35,936 miles
Since last MOT+334 miles
PASS
Mileage35,602 miles
Since last MOT+183 miles
PASS
Mileage35,419 miles
Since last MOT+683 miles
PASS
Mileage34,736 miles
Since last MOT+1,723 miles
PASS
Mileage33,013 miles
Since last MOT+1,613 miles
PASS
Mileage31,400 miles
Since last MOT+1,631 miles
PASS
Mileage29,769 miles
Since last MOT+1,485 miles
PASS
Mileage28,284 miles
Since last MOT+1,792 miles
PASS
Mileage26,492 miles
Since last MOT+2,101 miles
PASS
Mileage24,391 miles
Since last MOT+3,485 miles
PASS
Mileage20,906 miles
Since last MOT+3,081 miles
PASS
Mileage17,825 miles
Since last MOT+1,768 miles
PASS
Mileage16,057 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 DSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FE52 DSV

What car is FE52 DSV?

FE52 DSV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FE52 DSV?

The last recorded mileage for FE52 DSV was 39,925 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE52 DSV passed its MOT?

FE52 DSV has had 17 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (16 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Mar 2021.

Is FE52 DSV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FE52 DSV 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 FE52 DSV?

FE52 DSV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.