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FV52 UHG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 218,919 miles on the clock, averaging 12,689 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 FV52 UHG

MOT Status
Due date passed
218,919
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
12,689

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading218,919 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,229
Average per year12,689
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV52 UHG 17k68k118k168k219k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage218,919 miles
Since last MOT+7,229 miles
PASS
Mileage211,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage211,690 miles
Since last MOT+4,331 miles
PASS
Mileage207,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage207,359 miles
Since last MOT+3,458 miles
PASS
Mileage203,901 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,898 miles
Since last MOT+6,336 miles
PASS
Mileage197,562 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,529 miles
Since last MOT+7,382 miles
PASS
Mileage190,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,147 miles
Since last MOT+14,202 miles
PASS
Mileage175,945 miles
Since last MOT+20,350 miles
PASS
Mileage155,595 miles
Since last MOT+19,716 miles
PASS
Mileage135,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,879 miles
Since last MOT+16,575 miles
PASS
Mileage119,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,304 miles
Since last MOT+18,798 miles
PASS
Mileage100,506 miles
Since last MOT+12,716 miles
PASS
Mileage87,790 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,789 miles
Since last MOT+21,321 miles
PASS
Mileage66,468 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,467 miles
Since last MOT+25,071 miles
PASS
Mileage41,396 miles
Since last MOT+6,553 miles
PASS
Mileage34,843 miles
Since last MOT+9,284 miles
PASS
Mileage25,559 miles
Since last MOT+8,519 miles
PASS
Mileage17,040 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 UHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FV52 UHG

What car is FV52 UHG?

FV52 UHG is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FV52 UHG?

The last recorded mileage for FV52 UHG was 218,919 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV52 UHG passed its MOT?

FV52 UHG has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2021.

Is FV52 UHG ULEZ compliant?

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

FV52 UHG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.