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AA52 FAA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 169,862 miles on the clock, averaging 9,777 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AA52 FAA

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,862
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,777

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 reading169,862 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year9,777
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AA52 FAA 70k95k120k145k170k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,862 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,858 miles
Since last MOT+7,748 miles
PASS
Mileage162,110 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,106 miles
Since last MOT+7,659 miles
PASS
Mileage154,447 miles
Since last MOT+7,144 miles
PASS
Mileage147,303 miles
Since last MOT+17,996 miles
PASS
Mileage129,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,307 miles
Since last MOT+13,786 miles
PASS
Mileage115,521 miles
Since last MOT+11,162 miles
PASS
Mileage104,359 miles
Since last MOT+10,410 miles
PASS
Mileage93,949 miles
Since last MOT+8,825 miles
PASS
Mileage85,124 miles
Since last MOT+7,612 miles
PASS
Mileage77,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,512 miles
Since last MOT+7,879 miles
PASS
Mileage69,633 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA52 FAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAA — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AA52 FAA

What car is AA52 FAA?

AA52 FAA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AA52 FAA?

The last recorded mileage for AA52 FAA was 169,862 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AA52 FAA passed its MOT?

AA52 FAA has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2016.

Is AA52 FAA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AA52 FAA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AA52 FAA?

AA52 FAA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.