Vehicle summary
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 158,974 miles on the clock, averaging 7,109 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 FG52 SOJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 158,974 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 7,109 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FG52 SOJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FG — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About FG52 SOJ
What car is FG52 SOJ?
FG52 SOJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.
What is the mileage of FG52 SOJ?
The last recorded mileage for FG52 SOJ was 158,974 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FG52 SOJ passed its MOT?
FG52 SOJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2023.
Is FG52 SOJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FG52 SOJ 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 FG52 SOJ?
FG52 SOJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.