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FE52 LFG

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 171,170 miles on the clock, averaging 6,983 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FE52 LFG

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,170
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,983

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

Below average
Latest reading171,170 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,983
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE52 LFG 54k83k112k142k171k '07'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,170 miles
Since last MOT+7,096 miles
PASS
Mileage164,074 miles
Since last MOT+4,381 miles
PASS
Mileage159,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,693 miles
Since last MOT+9,762 miles
PASS
Mileage149,931 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,931 miles
Since last MOT+8,637 miles
PASS
Mileage141,294 miles
Since last MOT+9,388 miles
PASS
Mileage131,906 miles
Since last MOT+8,261 miles
PASS
Mileage123,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,645 miles
Since last MOT+3,420 miles
PASS
Mileage120,225 miles
Since last MOT+2,882 miles
PASS
Mileage117,343 miles
Since last MOT+2,941 miles
PASS
Mileage114,402 miles
Since last MOT+6,076 miles
PASS
Mileage108,326 miles
Since last MOT+2,068 miles
PASS
Mileage106,258 miles
Since last MOT+8,489 miles
PASS
Mileage97,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,769 miles
Since last MOT+8,756 miles
PASS
Mileage89,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,013 miles
Since last MOT+10,857 miles
PASS
Mileage78,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,156 miles
Since last MOT+10,220 miles
PASS
Mileage67,936 miles
Since last MOT+14,339 miles
PASS
Mileage53,597 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,596 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 LFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FE52 LFG

What car is FE52 LFG?

FE52 LFG is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FE52 LFG?

The last recorded mileage for FE52 LFG was 171,170 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE52 LFG passed its MOT?

FE52 LFG has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2023.

Is FE52 LFG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FE52 LFG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FE52 LFG?

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