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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 86,052 miles on the clock, averaging 6,294 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 ELU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 86,052 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 6,294 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FV52 ELU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 ELU
What car is FV52 ELU?
FV52 ELU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2002.
What is the mileage of FV52 ELU?
The last recorded mileage for FV52 ELU was 86,052 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FV52 ELU passed its MOT?
FV52 ELU has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Aug 2016.
Is FV52 ELU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV52 ELU 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 ELU?
FV52 ELU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.