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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 128,896 miles on the clock, averaging 9,052 miles per year, above 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 FM52 HLO
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 128,896 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,453 |
| Average per year | 9,052 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FM52 HLO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About FM52 HLO
What car is FM52 HLO?
FM52 HLO is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FM52 HLO?
The last recorded mileage for FM52 HLO was 128,896 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FM52 HLO passed its MOT?
FM52 HLO has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2018.
Is FM52 HLO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM52 HLO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is FM52 HLO?
FM52 HLO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.