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AF52 XBL

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 102,483 miles on the clock, averaging 5,865 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 XBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,483
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,865

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,483 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,865
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 XBL 40k55k71k87k102k '05'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,483 miles
Since last MOT+4,452 miles
PASS
Mileage98,031 miles
Since last MOT+3,271 miles
PASS
Mileage94,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,760 miles
Since last MOT+10,280 miles
PASS
Mileage84,480 miles
Since last MOT+3,976 miles
PASS
Mileage80,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,504 miles
Since last MOT+324 miles
PASS
Mileage80,180 miles
Since last MOT+7,599 miles
PASS
Mileage72,581 miles
Since last MOT+7,209 miles
PASS
Mileage65,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,372 miles
Since last MOT+7,382 miles
PASS
Mileage57,990 miles
Since last MOT+7,655 miles
PASS
Mileage50,335 miles
Since last MOT+4,406 miles
PASS
Mileage45,929 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,899 miles
Since last MOT+6,330 miles
PASS
Mileage39,569 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,569 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 XBL
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 XBL

What car is AF52 XBL?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 XBL?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 XBL was 102,483 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 XBL passed its MOT?

AF52 XBL has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2016.

Is AF52 XBL ULEZ compliant?

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

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