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AF52 MTY

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 160,254 miles on the clock, averaging 10,102 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AF52 MTY

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,254
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
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
10,102

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,254 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,102
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 MTY 25k59k93k126k160k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,254 miles
Since last MOT+11,627 miles
PASS
Mileage148,627 miles
Since last MOT+8,513 miles
PASS
Mileage140,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,114 miles
Since last MOT+12,950 miles
PASS
Mileage127,164 miles
Since last MOT+4,636 miles
PASS
Mileage122,528 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,525 miles
Since last MOT+15,176 miles
PASS
Mileage107,349 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,343 miles
Since last MOT+7,529 miles
PASS
Mileage99,814 miles
Since last MOT+4,174 miles
PASS
Mileage95,640 miles
Since last MOT+13,501 miles
PASS
Mileage82,139 miles
Since last MOT+6,054 miles
PASS
Mileage76,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,085 miles
Since last MOT+20,240 miles
PASS
Mileage55,845 miles
Since last MOT+18,919 miles
PASS
Mileage36,926 miles
Since last MOT+2,578 miles
PASS
Mileage34,348 miles
Since last MOT+9,369 miles
PASS
Mileage24,979 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,978 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AF52 MTY

What car is AF52 MTY?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 MTY?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 MTY was 160,254 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 MTY passed its MOT?

AF52 MTY has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2019.

Is AF52 MTY ULEZ compliant?

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

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