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AF52 LXD

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 178,055 miles on the clock, averaging 10,656 miles per year, above 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 LXD

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,055
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,656

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,055 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,872
Average per year10,656
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 LXD 29k66k104k141k178k '07'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage178,055 miles
Since last MOT+2,872 miles
PASS
Mileage175,183 miles
Since last MOT+3,947 miles
PASS
Mileage171,236 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,164 miles
Since last MOT+5,482 miles
PASS
Mileage165,682 miles
Since last MOT+9,275 miles
PASS
Mileage156,407 miles
Since last MOT+8,327 miles
PASS
Mileage148,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,080 miles
Since last MOT+9,639 miles
PASS
Mileage138,441 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,438 miles
Since last MOT+8,263 miles
PASS
Mileage130,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,175 miles
Since last MOT+9,193 miles
PASS
Mileage120,982 miles
Since last MOT+17,228 miles
PASS
Mileage103,754 miles
Since last MOT+17,314 miles
PASS
Mileage86,440 miles
Since last MOT+15,810 miles
PASS
Mileage70,630 miles
Since last MOT+18,477 miles
PASS
Mileage52,153 miles
Since last MOT+12,650 miles
PASS
Mileage39,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,503 miles
Since last MOT+10,527 miles
PASS
Mileage28,976 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AF52 LXD

What car is AF52 LXD?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 LXD?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 LXD was 178,055 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 LXD passed its MOT?

AF52 LXD has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 13 Oct 2021.

Is AF52 LXD ULEZ compliant?

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

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