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AF52 TBU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 209,438 miles on the clock, averaging 7,799 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AF52 TBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
209,438
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,799

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 reading209,438 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,799
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 TBU 75k109k142k176k209k '05'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage209,438 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage209,437 miles
Since last MOT+3,144 miles
PASS
Mileage206,293 miles
Since last MOT+2,588 miles
PASS
Mileage203,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,705 miles
Since last MOT+8,558 miles
PASS
Mileage195,147 miles
Since last MOT+8,119 miles
PASS
Mileage187,028 miles
Since last MOT+8,260 miles
PASS
Mileage178,768 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,743 miles
Since last MOT+2,968 miles
PASS
Mileage175,775 miles
Since last MOT+7,565 miles
PASS
Mileage168,210 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,210 miles
Since last MOT+11,729 miles
PASS
Mileage156,481 miles
Since last MOT+3,870 miles
PASS
Mileage152,611 miles
Since last MOT+10,853 miles
PASS
Mileage141,758 miles
Since last MOT+10,723 miles
PASS
Mileage131,035 miles
Since last MOT+10,122 miles
PASS
Mileage120,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,913 miles
Since last MOT+8,552 miles
PASS
Mileage112,361 miles
Since last MOT+7,711 miles
PASS
Mileage104,650 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,522 miles
Since last MOT+9,249 miles
PASS
Mileage95,273 miles
Since last MOT+20,317 miles
PASS
Mileage74,956 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AF52 TBU

What car is AF52 TBU?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 TBU?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 TBU was 209,438 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 TBU passed its MOT?

AF52 TBU has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2023.

Is AF52 TBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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