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AF52 KYS

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 280,128 miles on the clock, averaging 12,445 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 AF52 KYS

MOT Status
Due date passed
280,128
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
12,445

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 reading280,128 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,659
Average per year12,445
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 KYS 47k106k164k222k280k '05'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage280,128 miles
Since last MOT+4,659 miles
PASS
Mileage275,469 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage275,459 miles
Since last MOT+3,436 miles
PASS
Mileage272,023 miles
Since last MOT+4,794 miles
PASS
Mileage267,229 miles
Since last MOT+5,537 miles
PASS
Mileage261,692 miles
Since last MOT+8,911 miles
PASS
Mileage252,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage252,781 miles
Since last MOT+8,961 miles
PASS
Mileage243,820 miles
Since last MOT+8,861 miles
PASS
Mileage234,959 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage234,955 miles
Since last MOT+13,776 miles
PASS
Mileage221,179 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage221,172 miles
Since last MOT+15,240 miles
PASS
Mileage205,932 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage205,925 miles
Since last MOT+18,577 miles
PASS
Mileage187,348 miles
Since last MOT+18,544 miles
PASS
Mileage168,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,804 miles
Since last MOT+17,988 miles
PASS
Mileage150,816 miles
Since last MOT+16,742 miles
PASS
Mileage134,074 miles
Since last MOT+17,377 miles
PASS
Mileage116,697 miles
Since last MOT+18,703 miles
PASS
Mileage97,994 miles
Since last MOT+16,437 miles
PASS
Mileage81,557 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,555 miles
Since last MOT+16,703 miles
PASS
Mileage64,852 miles
Since last MOT+17,453 miles
PASS
Mileage47,399 miles

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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

RegistrationAF52 KYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AF52 KYS

What car is AF52 KYS?

AF52 KYS is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AF52 KYS?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 KYS was 280,128 miles, recorded on 29 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 KYS passed its MOT?

AF52 KYS has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2024.

Is AF52 KYS ULEZ compliant?

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

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