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 Diesel 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 178,734 miles on the clock, averaging 11,058 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 XAJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 178,734 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 18,350 |
| Average per year | 11,058 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AF52 XAJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AF — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About AF52 XAJ
What car is AF52 XAJ?
AF52 XAJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.
What is the mileage of AF52 XAJ?
The last recorded mileage for AF52 XAJ was 178,734 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AF52 XAJ passed its MOT?
AF52 XAJ has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2017.
Is AF52 XAJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF52 XAJ 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 XAJ?
AF52 XAJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.