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AF52 XBP

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 116,883 miles on the clock, averaging 4,119 miles per year, well 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 XBP

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,883
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,119

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading116,883 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,119
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 XBP 44k62k80k99k117k '05'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,883 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
PASS
Mileage116,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage116,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage116,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage116,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,881 miles
PASS
Mileage116,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,883 miles
Since last MOT+629 miles
PASS
Mileage116,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,254 miles
Since last MOT+8,641 miles
PASS
Mileage107,613 miles
Since last MOT+12,754 miles
PASS
Mileage94,859 miles
Since last MOT+11,713 miles
PASS
Mileage83,146 miles
Since last MOT+8,746 miles
PASS
Mileage74,400 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,399 miles
Since last MOT+3,573 miles
PASS
Mileage70,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,826 miles
Since last MOT+2,901 miles
PASS
Mileage67,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,925 miles
Since last MOT+2,859 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,066 miles
Since last MOT+9,133 miles
PASS
Mileage55,933 miles
Since last MOT+8,719 miles
PASS
Mileage47,214 miles
Since last MOT+3,701 miles
PASS
Mileage43,513 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 XBP
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 XBP

What car is AF52 XBP?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 XBP?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 XBP was 116,883 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 XBP passed its MOT?

AF52 XBP has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2023.

Is AF52 XBP ULEZ compliant?

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

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