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AF52 MLY

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 202,368 miles on the clock, averaging 8,126 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 MLY

MOT Status
Due date passed
202,368
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,126

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 reading202,368 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,029
Average per year8,126
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 MLY 51k89k127k165k202k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage202,368 miles
Since last MOT+1,029 miles
PASS
Mileage201,339 miles
Since last MOT+1,484 miles
PASS
Mileage199,855 miles
Since last MOT+1,752 miles
PASS
Mileage198,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage198,103 miles
Since last MOT+21,207 miles
PASS
Mileage176,896 miles
Since last MOT+14,023 miles
PASS
Mileage162,873 miles
Since last MOT+7,421 miles
PASS
Mileage155,452 miles
Since last MOT+9,352 miles
PASS
Mileage146,100 miles
Since last MOT+10,557 miles
PASS
Mileage135,543 miles
Since last MOT+7,531 miles
PASS
Mileage128,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,012 miles
Since last MOT+12,529 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,483 miles
Since last MOT+9,757 miles
PASS
Mileage105,726 miles
Since last MOT+2,112 miles
PASS
Mileage103,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,614 miles
Since last MOT+8,661 miles
PASS
Mileage94,953 miles
Since last MOT+7,863 miles
PASS
Mileage87,090 miles
Since last MOT+240 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,850 miles
Since last MOT+6,257 miles
PASS
Mileage80,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,593 miles
Since last MOT+6,741 miles
PASS
Mileage73,852 miles
Since last MOT+7,323 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,529 miles
Since last MOT+15,309 miles
PASS
Mileage51,220 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AF52 MLY

What car is AF52 MLY?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 MLY?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 MLY was 202,368 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 MLY passed its MOT?

AF52 MLY has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2025.

Is AF52 MLY ULEZ compliant?

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

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