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AF52 XBD

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 102,461 miles on the clock, averaging 7,408 miles per year, around 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 XBD

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,461
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,408

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 reading102,461 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,408
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 XBD 37k53k70k86k102k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,461 miles
Since last MOT+2,808 miles
PASS
Mileage99,653 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,600 miles
Since last MOT+6,980 miles
PASS
Mileage92,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,620 miles
Since last MOT+5,110 miles
PASS
Mileage87,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,510 miles
Since last MOT+3,930 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,580 miles
Since last MOT+6,452 miles
PASS
Mileage77,128 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,996 miles
Since last MOT+10,034 miles
PASS
Mileage66,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,962 miles
Since last MOT+8,023 miles
PASS
Mileage58,939 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,886 miles
Since last MOT+9,548 miles
PASS
Mileage49,338 miles
Since last MOT+12,732 miles
PASS
Mileage36,606 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AF52 XBD

What car is AF52 XBD?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 XBD?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 XBD was 102,461 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 XBD passed its MOT?

AF52 XBD has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2014.

Is AF52 XBD ULEZ compliant?

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

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