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AF52 XUJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 6 (50% pass rate). It has 85,997 miles on the clock, averaging 5,439 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 XUJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,997
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,439

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,997 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,439
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF52 XUJ 46k56k66k76k86k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,997 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,882 miles
Since last MOT+4,614 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,268 miles
Since last MOT+4,240 miles
PASS
Mileage77,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,028 miles
Since last MOT+4,824 miles
PASS
Mileage72,204 miles
Since last MOT+6,582 miles
PASS
Mileage65,622 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,620 miles
Since last MOT+6,451 miles
PASS
Mileage59,169 miles
Since last MOT+4,757 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,412 miles
Since last MOT+8,038 miles
PASS
Mileage46,374 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AF52 XUJ

What car is AF52 XUJ?

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

What is the mileage of AF52 XUJ?

The last recorded mileage for AF52 XUJ was 85,997 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF52 XUJ passed its MOT?

AF52 XUJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (6 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2013.

Is AF52 XUJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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