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AF52 XBA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 89,843 miles on the clock, averaging 5,316 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for AF52 XBA

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,843
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
5,316

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

Below average
Latest reading89,843 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,316
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF52 XBA 26k42k58k74k90k '05'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,843 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,842 miles
Since last MOT+4,793 miles
PASS
Mileage85,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,049 miles
Since last MOT+5,460 miles
PASS
Mileage79,589 miles
Since last MOT+4,937 miles
PASS
Mileage74,652 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,647 miles
Since last MOT+6,175 miles
PASS
Mileage68,472 miles
Since last MOT+5,730 miles
PASS
Mileage62,742 miles
Since last MOT+5,835 miles
PASS
Mileage56,907 miles
Since last MOT+4,755 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,152 miles
Since last MOT+4,598 miles
PASS
Mileage47,554 miles
Since last MOT+4,915 miles
PASS
Mileage42,639 miles
Since last MOT+4,761 miles
PASS
Mileage37,878 miles
Since last MOT+4,746 miles
PASS
Mileage33,132 miles
Since last MOT+7,095 miles
PASS
Mileage26,037 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 XBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AF52 XBA

What car is AF52 XBA?

AF52 XBA is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AF52 XBA?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 XBA was 89,843 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 XBA passed its MOT?

AF52 XBA has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2017.

Is AF52 XBA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF52 XBA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AF52 XBA?

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