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MW52 FBK

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 109,863 miles on the clock, averaging 5,829 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 MW52 FBK

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,863
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,829

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,863 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,829
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW52 FBK 31k51k70k90k110k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,863 miles
Since last MOT+1,730 miles
PASS
Mileage108,133 miles
Since last MOT+2,645 miles
PASS
Mileage105,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,488 miles
Since last MOT+2,821 miles
PASS
Mileage102,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,667 miles
Since last MOT+3,564 miles
PASS
Mileage99,103 miles
Since last MOT+7,188 miles
PASS
Mileage91,915 miles
Since last MOT+6,428 miles
PASS
Mileage85,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,487 miles
Since last MOT+6,319 miles
PASS
Mileage79,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,168 miles
Since last MOT+7,317 miles
PASS
Mileage71,851 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,851 miles
Since last MOT+6,896 miles
PASS
Mileage64,955 miles
Since last MOT+7,635 miles
PASS
Mileage57,320 miles
Since last MOT+6,518 miles
PASS
Mileage50,802 miles
Since last MOT+8,368 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,434 miles
Since last MOT+11,689 miles
PASS
Mileage30,745 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 FBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MW52 FBK

What car is MW52 FBK?

MW52 FBK is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MW52 FBK?

The last recorded mileage for MW52 FBK was 109,863 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW52 FBK passed its MOT?

MW52 FBK has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2019.

Is MW52 FBK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW52 FBK 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 MW52 FBK?

MW52 FBK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.