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AE52 AVJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 6 (78% pass rate). It has 132,454 miles on the clock, averaging 4,348 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 AE52 AVJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
132,454
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,348

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 reading132,454 miles
Reading date
Miles last year25
Average per year4,348
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE52 AVJ 43k65k88k110k132k '05'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,454 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,429 miles
Since last MOT+11,796 miles
PASS
Mileage120,633 miles
Since last MOT+392 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,241 miles
Since last MOT+9,235 miles
PASS
Mileage111,006 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,996 miles
Since last MOT+18,974 miles
PASS
Mileage92,022 miles
Since last MOT+20,900 miles
PASS
Mileage71,122 miles
Since last MOT+616 miles
PASS
Mileage70,506 miles
Since last MOT+1,926 miles
PASS
Mileage68,580 miles
Since last MOT+9,484 miles
PASS
Mileage59,096 miles
PASS
Mileage65,686 miles
Since last MOT+928 miles
PASS
Mileage64,758 miles
Since last MOT+1,075 miles
PASS
Mileage63,683 miles
Since last MOT+1,184 miles
PASS
Mileage62,499 miles
Since last MOT+1,140 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,359 miles
Since last MOT+891 miles
PASS
Mileage60,468 miles
Since last MOT+964 miles
PASS
Mileage59,504 miles
Since last MOT+1,456 miles
PASS
Mileage58,048 miles
Since last MOT+1,117 miles
PASS
Mileage56,931 miles
Since last MOT+1,740 miles
PASS
Mileage55,191 miles
Since last MOT+1,760 miles
PASS
Mileage53,431 miles
Since last MOT+1,415 miles
PASS
Mileage52,016 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,014 miles
Since last MOT+1,893 miles
PASS
Mileage50,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,121 miles
Since last MOT+7,491 miles
PASS
Mileage42,630 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 AVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AE52 AVJ

What car is AE52 AVJ?

AE52 AVJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AE52 AVJ?

The last recorded mileage for AE52 AVJ was 132,454 miles, recorded on 20 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE52 AVJ passed its MOT?

AE52 AVJ has had 27 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (21 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2026.

Is AE52 AVJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE52 AVJ 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 AE52 AVJ?

AE52 AVJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.