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AF52 LCO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 158,972 miles on the clock, averaging 8,801 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AF52 LCO

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,972
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,801

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading158,972 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year8,801
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 LCO 49k76k104k131k159k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,972 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,961 miles
Since last MOT+7,197 miles
PASS
Mileage151,764 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,762 miles
Since last MOT+11,911 miles
PASS
Mileage139,851 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,810 miles
Since last MOT+17,383 miles
PASS
Mileage122,427 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,421 miles
Since last MOT+13,299 miles
PASS
Mileage109,122 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,118 miles
Since last MOT+12,092 miles
PASS
Mileage97,026 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,021 miles
Since last MOT+11,904 miles
PASS
Mileage85,117 miles
Since last MOT+5,997 miles
PASS
Mileage79,120 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,117 miles
Since last MOT+5,874 miles
PASS
Mileage73,243 miles
Since last MOT+4,348 miles
PASS
Mileage68,895 miles
Since last MOT+5,012 miles
PASS
Mileage63,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,883 miles
Since last MOT+6,290 miles
PASS
Mileage57,593 miles
Since last MOT+8,863 miles
PASS
Mileage48,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,730 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 LCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AF52 LCO

What car is AF52 LCO?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 LCO?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 LCO was 158,972 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 LCO passed its MOT?

AF52 LCO has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2019.

Is AF52 LCO ULEZ compliant?

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

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