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AF52 XTB

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 229,016 miles on the clock, averaging 14,028 miles per year, above 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 XTB

MOT Status
Due date passed
229,016
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
14,028

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading229,016 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,028
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF52 XTB 48k93k139k184k229k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage229,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage229,016 miles
Since last MOT+7,796 miles
PASS
Mileage221,220 miles
Since last MOT+7,868 miles
PASS
Mileage213,352 miles
Since last MOT+5,032 miles
PASS
Mileage208,320 miles
Since last MOT+10,304 miles
PASS
Mileage198,016 miles
Since last MOT+6,726 miles
PASS
Mileage191,290 miles
Since last MOT+4,086 miles
PASS
Mileage187,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,204 miles
Since last MOT+16,505 miles
PASS
Mileage170,699 miles
Since last MOT+27,738 miles
PASS
Mileage142,961 miles
Since last MOT+33,965 miles
PASS
Mileage108,996 miles
Since last MOT+37,419 miles
PASS
Mileage71,577 miles
Since last MOT+10,461 miles
PASS
Mileage61,116 miles
Since last MOT+12,808 miles
PASS
Mileage48,308 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AF52 XTB

What car is AF52 XTB?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 XTB?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 XTB was 229,016 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 XTB passed its MOT?

AF52 XTB has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2018.

Is AF52 XTB ULEZ compliant?

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

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