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AF52 XME

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 140,922 miles on the clock, averaging 7,966 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AF52 XME

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,922
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,966

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,922 miles
Reading date
Miles last year609
Average per year7,966
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 XME 34k61k87k114k141k '05'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,922 miles
Since last MOT+609 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,313 miles
Since last MOT+19,397 miles
PASS
Mileage120,916 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,788 miles
Since last MOT+7,860 miles
PASS
Mileage112,928 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,898 miles
Since last MOT+7,137 miles
PASS
Mileage105,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,761 miles
Since last MOT+4,297 miles
PASS
Mileage101,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,464 miles
Since last MOT+5,187 miles
PASS
Mileage96,277 miles
Since last MOT+5,225 miles
PASS
Mileage91,052 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,051 miles
Since last MOT+5,766 miles
PASS
Mileage85,285 miles
Since last MOT+7,352 miles
PASS
Mileage77,933 miles
Since last MOT+8,942 miles
PASS
Mileage68,991 miles
Since last MOT+8,642 miles
PASS
Mileage60,349 miles
Since last MOT+8,881 miles
PASS
Mileage51,468 miles
Since last MOT+8,039 miles
PASS
Mileage43,429 miles
Since last MOT+1,640 miles
PASS
Mileage41,789 miles
Since last MOT+8,007 miles
PASS
Mileage33,782 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 XME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AF52 XME

What car is AF52 XME?

AF52 XME is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AF52 XME?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 XME was 140,922 miles, recorded on 15 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 XME passed its MOT?

AF52 XME has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2019.

Is AF52 XME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF52 XME is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AF52 XME?

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