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AF52 JRV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 59,497 miles on the clock, averaging 3,338 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 AF52 JRV

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,497
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,338

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 reading59,497 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,338
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 JRV 19k29k39k49k59k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,497 miles
Since last MOT+3,685 miles
PASS
Mileage55,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,812 miles
Since last MOT+9,799 miles
PASS
Mileage46,013 miles
Since last MOT+6,517 miles
PASS
Mileage39,496 miles
Since last MOT+885 miles
PASS
Mileage38,611 miles
Since last MOT+2,178 miles
PASS
Mileage36,433 miles
Since last MOT+2,586 miles
PASS
Mileage33,847 miles
Since last MOT+2,863 miles
PASS
Mileage30,984 miles
Since last MOT+2,942 miles
PASS
Mileage28,042 miles
Since last MOT+2,321 miles
PASS
Mileage25,721 miles
Since last MOT+2,291 miles
PASS
Mileage23,430 miles
Since last MOT+2,393 miles
PASS
Mileage21,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,037 miles
Since last MOT+2,377 miles
PASS
Mileage18,660 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 JRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AF52 JRV

What car is AF52 JRV?

AF52 JRV is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AF52 JRV?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 JRV was 59,497 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 JRV passed its MOT?

AF52 JRV has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2018.

Is AF52 JRV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF52 JRV 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 AF52 JRV?

AF52 JRV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.