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AF52 XDC

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 103,709 miles on the clock, averaging 3,998 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 XDC

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,709
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,998

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 reading103,709 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year3,998
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 XDC 26k45k65k84k104k '05'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,709 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,706 miles
Since last MOT+1,808 miles
PASS
Mileage101,898 miles
Since last MOT+2,761 miles
PASS
Mileage99,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,137 miles
Since last MOT+2,202 miles
PASS
Mileage96,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,935 miles
Since last MOT+2,603 miles
PASS
Mileage94,332 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
PASS
Mileage94,324 miles
Since last MOT+5,144 miles
PASS
Mileage89,180 miles
Since last MOT+1,435 miles
PASS
Mileage87,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,745 miles
Since last MOT+4,536 miles
PASS
Mileage83,209 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,207 miles
Since last MOT+10,475 miles
PASS
Mileage72,732 miles
Since last MOT+17,668 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,064 miles
Since last MOT+6,777 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,287 miles
Since last MOT+6,098 miles
PASS
Mileage42,189 miles
Since last MOT+2,573 miles
PASS
Mileage39,616 miles
Since last MOT+434 miles
PASS
Mileage39,182 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,157 miles
Since last MOT+2,383 miles
PASS
Mileage36,774 miles
Since last MOT+3,672 miles
PASS
Mileage33,102 miles
Since last MOT+2,683 miles
PASS
Mileage30,419 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
PASS
Mileage30,414 miles
Since last MOT+4,613 miles
PASS
Mileage25,801 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AF52 XDC

What car is AF52 XDC?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 XDC?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 XDC was 103,709 miles, recorded on 10 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 XDC passed its MOT?

AF52 XDC has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2025.

Is AF52 XDC ULEZ compliant?

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

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