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AF52 LCW

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 165,945 miles on the clock, averaging 7,554 miles per year, around 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 LCW

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,945
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2005
61%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
7,554

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading165,945 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,554
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 LCW 32k65k99k132k166k '05'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,945 miles
Since last MOT+3,572 miles
PASS
Mileage162,373 miles
Since last MOT+4,184 miles
PASS
Mileage158,189 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,188 miles
Since last MOT+3,107 miles
PASS
Mileage155,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,081 miles
Since last MOT+2,264 miles
PASS
Mileage152,817 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,808 miles
Since last MOT+2,420 miles
PASS
Mileage150,388 miles
Since last MOT+3,501 miles
PASS
Mileage146,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,887 miles
Since last MOT+2,294 miles
PASS
Mileage144,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,593 miles
Since last MOT+3,181 miles
PASS
Mileage141,412 miles
Since last MOT+3,831 miles
PASS
Mileage137,581 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,581 miles
Since last MOT+5,911 miles
PASS
Mileage131,670 miles
Since last MOT+7,403 miles
PASS
Mileage124,267 miles
Since last MOT+9,639 miles
PASS
Mileage114,628 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,628 miles
Since last MOT+17,834 miles
PASS
Mileage96,794 miles
Since last MOT+12,909 miles
PASS
Mileage83,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,885 miles
Since last MOT+14,062 miles
PASS
Mileage69,823 miles
Since last MOT+12,161 miles
PASS
Mileage57,662 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,662 miles
Since last MOT+25,745 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,917 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AF52 LCW

What car is AF52 LCW?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 LCW?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 LCW was 165,945 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 LCW passed its MOT?

AF52 LCW has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2023.

Is AF52 LCW ULEZ compliant?

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

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