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FX52 RZU

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 135,651 miles on the clock, averaging 9,009 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 FX52 RZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,651
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,009

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading135,651 miles
Reading date
Miles last year42
Average per year9,009
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FX52 RZU 53k74k94k115k136k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,651 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,609 miles
Since last MOT+11,306 miles
PASS
Mileage124,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,303 miles
Since last MOT+9,206 miles
PASS
Mileage115,097 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,097 miles
Since last MOT+9,844 miles
PASS
Mileage105,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,253 miles
Since last MOT+8,866 miles
PASS
Mileage96,387 miles
Since last MOT+9,173 miles
PASS
Mileage87,214 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,213 miles
Since last MOT+9,703 miles
PASS
Mileage77,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,510 miles
Since last MOT+10,774 miles
PASS
Mileage66,736 miles
Since last MOT+13,833 miles
PASS
Mileage52,903 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,903 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 RZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FX52 RZU

What car is FX52 RZU?

FX52 RZU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2002.

What is the mileage of FX52 RZU?

The last recorded mileage for FX52 RZU was 135,651 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX52 RZU passed its MOT?

FX52 RZU has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2015.

Is FX52 RZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FX52 RZU 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 FX52 RZU?

FX52 RZU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.