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LM52 FCX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 46,245 miles on the clock, averaging 1,272 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 LM52 FCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
46,245
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
1,272

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading46,245 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,672
Average per year1,272
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 FCX 28k32k37k42k46k '05'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,245 miles
Since last MOT+10,672 miles
PASS
Mileage35,573 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
PASS
Mileage35,537 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
PASS
Mileage35,521 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
PASS
Mileage35,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,458 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
PASS
Mileage35,396 miles
Since last MOT+428 miles
PASS
Mileage34,968 miles
Since last MOT+327 miles
PASS
Mileage34,641 miles
Since last MOT+673 miles
PASS
Mileage33,968 miles
Since last MOT+320 miles
PASS
Mileage33,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,648 miles
Since last MOT+651 miles
PASS
Mileage32,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,997 miles
Since last MOT+573 miles
PASS
Mileage32,424 miles
Since last MOT+603 miles
PASS
Mileage31,821 miles
Since last MOT+894 miles
PASS
Mileage30,927 miles
Since last MOT+1,674 miles
PASS
Mileage29,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,253 miles
Since last MOT+1,506 miles
PASS
Mileage27,747 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 FCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LM52 FCX

What car is LM52 FCX?

LM52 FCX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2002.

What is the mileage of LM52 FCX?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 FCX was 46,245 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 FCX passed its MOT?

LM52 FCX has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2020.

Is LM52 FCX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM52 FCX 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 LM52 FCX?

LM52 FCX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.