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FE52 VUU

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 172,736 miles on the clock, averaging 9,028 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 VUU

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,736
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,028

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,736 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,028
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE52 VUU 59k87k116k144k173k '07'19'15

Check FE52 VUU

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,736 miles
Since last MOT+7,172 miles
PASS
Mileage165,564 miles
Since last MOT+517 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,047 miles
Since last MOT+9,722 miles
PASS
Mileage155,325 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,255 miles
Since last MOT+16,310 miles
PASS
Mileage138,945 miles
Since last MOT+15,955 miles
PASS
Mileage122,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,990 miles
Since last MOT+12,004 miles
PASS
Mileage110,986 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,984 miles
Since last MOT+5,511 miles
PASS
Mileage105,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,473 miles
Since last MOT+16,642 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,831 miles
Since last MOT+8,839 miles
PASS
Mileage79,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,992 miles
Since last MOT+7,086 miles
PASS
Mileage72,906 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,904 miles
Since last MOT+4,422 miles
PASS
Mileage68,482 miles
Since last MOT+6,131 miles
PASS
Mileage62,351 miles
Since last MOT+3,623 miles
PASS
Mileage58,728 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 VUU
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 VUU

What car is FE52 VUU?

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

What is the mileage of FE52 VUU?

The last recorded mileage for FE52 VUU was 172,736 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE52 VUU passed its MOT?

FE52 VUU has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2019.

Is FE52 VUU ULEZ compliant?

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

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