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FE52 LYR

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 228,112 miles on the clock, averaging 10,823 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for FE52 LYR

MOT Status
Due date passed
228,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,823

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading228,112 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,778
Average per year10,823
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE52 LYR 52k96k140k184k228k '05'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage228,112 miles
Since last MOT+12,778 miles
PASS
Mileage215,334 miles
Since last MOT+13,194 miles
PASS
Mileage202,140 miles
Since last MOT+18,666 miles
PASS
Mileage183,474 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,467 miles
Since last MOT+18,429 miles
PASS
Mileage165,038 miles
Since last MOT+11,786 miles
PASS
Mileage153,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,252 miles
Since last MOT+11,019 miles
PASS
Mileage142,233 miles
Since last MOT+6,067 miles
PASS
Mileage136,166 miles
Since last MOT+6,667 miles
PASS
Mileage129,499 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,499 miles
Since last MOT+3,639 miles
PASS
Mileage125,860 miles
Since last MOT+5,467 miles
PASS
Mileage120,393 miles
Since last MOT+4,717 miles
PASS
Mileage115,676 miles
Since last MOT+10,868 miles
PASS
Mileage104,808 miles
Since last MOT+4,623 miles
PASS
Mileage100,185 miles
Since last MOT+13,949 miles
PASS
Mileage86,236 miles
Since last MOT+18,810 miles
PASS
Mileage67,426 miles
Since last MOT+15,028 miles
PASS
Mileage52,398 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 LYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 LYR

What car is FE52 LYR?

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

What is the mileage of FE52 LYR?

The last recorded mileage for FE52 LYR was 228,112 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE52 LYR passed its MOT?

FE52 LYR has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2021.

Is FE52 LYR ULEZ compliant?

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

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