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FV52 LFE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 141,704 miles on the clock, averaging 6,905 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 FV52 LFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,704
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,905

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading141,704 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,470
Average per year6,905
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV52 LFE 46k70k94k118k142k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage141,704 miles
Since last MOT+3,470 miles
PASS
Mileage138,234 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,223 miles
Since last MOT+2,752 miles
PASS
Mileage135,471 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,471 miles
Since last MOT+4,627 miles
PASS
Mileage130,844 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,843 miles
Since last MOT+4,756 miles
PASS
Mileage126,087 miles
Since last MOT+6,343 miles
PASS
Mileage119,744 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,744 miles
Since last MOT+8,292 miles
PASS
Mileage111,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,452 miles
Since last MOT+6,496 miles
PASS
Mileage104,956 miles
Since last MOT+8,901 miles
PASS
Mileage96,055 miles
Since last MOT+7,186 miles
PASS
Mileage88,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,869 miles
Since last MOT+9,475 miles
PASS
Mileage79,394 miles
Since last MOT+8,951 miles
PASS
Mileage70,443 miles
Since last MOT+9,658 miles
PASS
Mileage60,785 miles
Since last MOT+10,270 miles
PASS
Mileage50,515 miles
Since last MOT+4,212 miles
PASS
Mileage46,303 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 LFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FV52 LFE

What car is FV52 LFE?

FV52 LFE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2002.

What is the mileage of FV52 LFE?

The last recorded mileage for FV52 LFE was 141,704 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV52 LFE passed its MOT?

FV52 LFE has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 16 Sep 2020.

Is FV52 LFE ULEZ compliant?

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

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