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AF52 LME

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
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 1595cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 117,652 miles on the clock, averaging 7,052 miles per year, 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 LME

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,652
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,052

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,652 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,828
Average per year7,052
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 LME 32k53k75k96k118k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,652 miles
Since last MOT+2,828 miles
PASS
Mileage114,824 miles
Since last MOT+2,871 miles
PASS
Mileage111,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,953 miles
Since last MOT+2,692 miles
PASS
Mileage109,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,261 miles
Since last MOT+5,247 miles
PASS
Mileage104,014 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,012 miles
Since last MOT+6,373 miles
PASS
Mileage97,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,639 miles
Since last MOT+7,652 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,987 miles
Since last MOT+9,976 miles
PASS
Mileage80,011 miles
Since last MOT+8,333 miles
PASS
Mileage71,678 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,678 miles
Since last MOT+10,119 miles
PASS
Mileage61,559 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,558 miles
Since last MOT+14,649 miles
PASS
Mileage46,909 miles
Since last MOT+6,325 miles
PASS
Mileage40,584 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,584 miles
Since last MOT+8,751 miles
PASS
Mileage31,833 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 LME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AF52 LME

What car is AF52 LME?

AF52 LME is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AF52 LME?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 LME was 117,652 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 LME passed its MOT?

AF52 LME has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2017.

Is AF52 LME ULEZ compliant?

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

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