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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 97,733 miles on the clock, averaging 9,636 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 XAL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 97,733 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 26 |
| Average per year | 9,636 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 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 XAL |
| 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 XAL
What car is AF52 XAL?
AF52 XAL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.
What is the mileage of AF52 XAL?
The last recorded mileage for AF52 XAL was 97,733 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AF52 XAL passed its MOT?
AF52 XAL has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2012.
Is AF52 XAL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF52 XAL 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 XAL?
AF52 XAL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.