Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 165,047 miles on the clock, averaging 5,613 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AF52 YBL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 165,047 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 492 |
| Average per year | 5,613 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AF52 YBL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AF — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About AF52 YBL
What car is AF52 YBL?
AF52 YBL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.
What is the mileage of AF52 YBL?
The last recorded mileage for AF52 YBL was 165,047 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AF52 YBL passed its MOT?
AF52 YBL has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2024.
Is AF52 YBL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF52 YBL 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 YBL?
AF52 YBL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.