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FV52 FSL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 8 (72% pass rate). It has 75,311 miles on the clock, averaging 2,270 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for FV52 FSL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
75,311
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
2,270

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading75,311 miles
Reading date
Miles last year269
Average per year2,270
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV52 FSL 30k41k53k64k75k '05'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,311 miles
Since last MOT+269 miles
PASS
Mileage75,042 miles
Since last MOT+243 miles
PASS
Mileage74,799 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,799 miles
Since last MOT+418 miles
PASS
Mileage74,381 miles
Since last MOT+731 miles
PASS
Mileage73,650 miles
Since last MOT+974 miles
PASS
Mileage72,676 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,664 miles
Since last MOT+1,004 miles
PASS
Mileage71,660 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,660 miles
Since last MOT+1,444 miles
PASS
Mileage70,216 miles
Since last MOT+1,612 miles
PASS
Mileage68,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,604 miles
Since last MOT+2,441 miles
PASS
Mileage66,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,163 miles
Since last MOT+2,706 miles
PASS
Mileage63,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,457 miles
Since last MOT+2,368 miles
PASS
Mileage61,089 miles
Since last MOT+2,255 miles
PASS
Mileage58,834 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,766 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
PASS
Mileage53,840 miles
Since last MOT+4,575 miles
PASS
Mileage49,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,265 miles
Since last MOT+3,867 miles
PASS
Mileage45,398 miles
Since last MOT+1,817 miles
PASS
Mileage43,581 miles
Since last MOT+3,623 miles
PASS
Mileage39,958 miles
Since last MOT+1,919 miles
PASS
Mileage38,039 miles
Since last MOT+3,415 miles
PASS
Mileage34,624 miles
Since last MOT+4,673 miles
PASS
Mileage29,951 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 FSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FV52 FSL

What car is FV52 FSL?

FV52 FSL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2002.

What is the mileage of FV52 FSL?

The last recorded mileage for FV52 FSL was 75,311 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV52 FSL passed its MOT?

FV52 FSL has had 29 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (21 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2025.

Is FV52 FSL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV52 FSL 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 FSL?

FV52 FSL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.