Vehicle summary
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 142,078 miles on the clock, averaging 5,661 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 MPE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 142,078 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,661 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AF52 MPE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AF — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About AF52 MPE
What car is AF52 MPE?
AF52 MPE is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.
What is the mileage of AF52 MPE?
The last recorded mileage for AF52 MPE was 142,078 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AF52 MPE passed its MOT?
AF52 MPE has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2024.
Is AF52 MPE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF52 MPE 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 MPE?
AF52 MPE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.