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FE52 VDL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 108,690 miles on the clock, averaging 6,651 miles per year, 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 VDL

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,690
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,651

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 reading108,690 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,277
Average per year6,651
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FE52 VDL 18k41k63k86k109k '05'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,690 miles
Since last MOT+4,277 miles
PASS
Mileage104,413 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,413 miles
Since last MOT+4,828 miles
PASS
Mileage99,585 miles
Since last MOT+8,311 miles
PASS
Mileage91,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,274 miles
Since last MOT+12,875 miles
PASS
Mileage78,399 miles
Since last MOT+4,849 miles
PASS
Mileage73,550 miles
Since last MOT+8,570 miles
PASS
Mileage64,980 miles
Since last MOT+6,740 miles
PASS
Mileage58,240 miles
Since last MOT+5,604 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,636 miles
Since last MOT+5,495 miles
PASS
Mileage47,141 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,072 miles
Since last MOT+5,082 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,990 miles
Since last MOT+7,353 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,637 miles
Since last MOT+8,331 miles
PASS
Mileage26,306 miles
Since last MOT+8,513 miles
PASS
Mileage17,793 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 VDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FE52 VDL

What car is FE52 VDL?

FE52 VDL is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FE52 VDL?

The last recorded mileage for FE52 VDL was 108,690 miles, recorded on 2 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE52 VDL passed its MOT?

FE52 VDL has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2019.

Is FE52 VDL ULEZ compliant?

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

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