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AF52 MKU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 128,372 miles on the clock, averaging 6,101 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 MKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,372
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,101

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

Below average
Latest reading128,372 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,729
Average per year6,101
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 MKU 19k47k74k101k128k '05'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,372 miles
Since last MOT+7,729 miles
PASS
Mileage120,643 miles
Since last MOT+10,395 miles
PASS
Mileage110,248 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,235 miles
Since last MOT+3,289 miles
PASS
Mileage106,946 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,882 miles
Since last MOT+5,285 miles
PASS
Mileage101,597 miles
Since last MOT+6,819 miles
PASS
Mileage94,778 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,770 miles
Since last MOT+7,146 miles
PASS
Mileage87,624 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,621 miles
Since last MOT+7,398 miles
PASS
Mileage80,223 miles
Since last MOT+5,448 miles
PASS
Mileage74,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,775 miles
Since last MOT+6,526 miles
PASS
Mileage68,249 miles
Since last MOT+7,160 miles
PASS
Mileage61,089 miles
Since last MOT+8,862 miles
PASS
Mileage52,227 miles
Since last MOT+9,599 miles
PASS
Mileage42,628 miles
Since last MOT+9,476 miles
PASS
Mileage33,152 miles
Since last MOT+2,717 miles
PASS
Mileage30,435 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,394 miles
Since last MOT+2,234 miles
PASS
Mileage28,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,160 miles
Since last MOT+1,996 miles
PASS
Mileage26,164 miles
Since last MOT+2,480 miles
PASS
Mileage23,684 miles
Since last MOT+4,295 miles
PASS
Mileage19,389 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AF52 MKU

What car is AF52 MKU?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 MKU?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 MKU was 128,372 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 MKU passed its MOT?

AF52 MKU has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2023.

Is AF52 MKU ULEZ compliant?

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

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