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 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 115,574 miles on the clock, averaging 6,337 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for FV52 DBY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 115,574 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,244 |
| Average per year | 6,337 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FV52 DBY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About FV52 DBY
What car is FV52 DBY?
FV52 DBY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2002.
What is the mileage of FV52 DBY?
The last recorded mileage for FV52 DBY was 115,574 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FV52 DBY passed its MOT?
FV52 DBY has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2020.
Is FV52 DBY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV52 DBY 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 FV52 DBY?
FV52 DBY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.