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AF52 KYU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 69,643 miles on the clock, averaging 4,042 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AF52 KYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,643
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,042

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 reading69,643 miles
Reading date
Miles last year57
Average per year4,042
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 KYU 25k36k47k58k70k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,643 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,586 miles
Since last MOT+3,043 miles
PASS
Mileage66,543 miles
Since last MOT+3,350 miles
PASS
Mileage63,193 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,186 miles
Since last MOT+2,823 miles
PASS
Mileage60,363 miles
Since last MOT+3,318 miles
PASS
Mileage57,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,045 miles
Since last MOT+3,612 miles
PASS
Mileage53,433 miles
Since last MOT+3,134 miles
PASS
Mileage50,299 miles
Since last MOT+2,594 miles
PASS
Mileage47,705 miles
Since last MOT+3,088 miles
PASS
Mileage44,617 miles
Since last MOT+2,813 miles
PASS
Mileage41,804 miles
Since last MOT+7,645 miles
PASS
Mileage34,159 miles
Since last MOT+9,257 miles
PASS
Mileage24,902 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

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

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About AF52 KYU

What car is AF52 KYU?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 KYU?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 KYU was 69,643 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 KYU passed its MOT?

AF52 KYU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2016.

Is AF52 KYU ULEZ compliant?

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

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