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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 211,932 miles on the clock, averaging 11,382 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 AE52 XSW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 211,932 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,175 |
| Average per year | 11,382 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AE52 XSW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About AE52 XSW
What car is AE52 XSW?
AE52 XSW is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.
What is the mileage of AE52 XSW?
The last recorded mileage for AE52 XSW was 211,932 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE52 XSW passed its MOT?
AE52 XSW has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2020.
Is AE52 XSW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE52 XSW 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 AE52 XSW?
AE52 XSW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.