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AF52 XCB

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 104,269 miles on the clock, averaging 5,812 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 XCB

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,269
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,812

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 reading104,269 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,812
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 XCB 20k41k62k83k104k '05'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,269 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,269 miles
Since last MOT+4,405 miles
PASS
Mileage99,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,864 miles
Since last MOT+10,411 miles
PASS
Mileage89,453 miles
Since last MOT+7,338 miles
PASS
Mileage82,115 miles
Since last MOT+2,665 miles
PASS
Mileage79,450 miles
Since last MOT+5,419 miles
PASS
Mileage74,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,031 miles
Since last MOT+4,574 miles
PASS
Mileage69,457 miles
Since last MOT+7,322 miles
PASS
Mileage62,135 miles
Since last MOT+10,595 miles
PASS
Mileage51,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,540 miles
Since last MOT+9,167 miles
PASS
Mileage42,373 miles
Since last MOT+8,477 miles
PASS
Mileage33,896 miles
Since last MOT+3,940 miles
PASS
Mileage29,956 miles
Since last MOT+3,719 miles
PASS
Mileage26,237 miles
Since last MOT+2,988 miles
PASS
Mileage23,249 miles
Since last MOT+3,609 miles
PASS
Mileage19,640 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 XCB
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 XCB

What car is AF52 XCB?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 XCB?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 XCB was 104,269 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 XCB passed its MOT?

AF52 XCB has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2020.

Is AF52 XCB ULEZ compliant?

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

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