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AF52 MTX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 174,989 miles on the clock, averaging 4,358 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AF52 MTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,989
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,358

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading174,989 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year4,358
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 MTX 123k136k149k162k175k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,989 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,983 miles
Since last MOT+9,097 miles
PASS
Mileage165,886 miles
Since last MOT+4,710 miles
PASS
Mileage161,176 miles
Since last MOT+1,850 miles
PASS
Mileage159,326 miles
Since last MOT+10,857 miles
PASS
Mileage148,469 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,468 miles
Since last MOT+24,488 miles
PASS
Mileage123,980 miles
Since last MOT+32,353 miles
PASS
Mileage91,627 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,621 miles
Since last MOT+6,122 miles
PASS
Mileage85,499 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,499 miles
Since last MOT+11,100 miles
PASS
Mileage74,399 miles
Since last MOT+19,487 miles
PASS
Mileage54,912 miles
Since last MOT+12,063 miles
PASS
Mileage42,849 miles
PASS
Mileage122,785 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 MTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AF52 MTX

What car is AF52 MTX?

AF52 MTX is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AF52 MTX?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 MTX was 174,989 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 MTX passed its MOT?

AF52 MTX has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2017.

Is AF52 MTX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF52 MTX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AF52 MTX?

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