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 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 85,263 miles on the clock, averaging 3,375 miles per year, well 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 FX52 SBU
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 85,263 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,134 |
| Average per year | 3,375 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FX52 SBU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About FX52 SBU
What car is FX52 SBU?
FX52 SBU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2002.
What is the mileage of FX52 SBU?
The last recorded mileage for FX52 SBU was 85,263 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FX52 SBU passed its MOT?
FX52 SBU has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2023.
Is FX52 SBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FX52 SBU 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 SBU?
FX52 SBU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.