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AJ52 AKV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 187,792 miles on the clock, averaging 13,456 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ52 AKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,792
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
13,456

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading187,792 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,458
Average per year13,456
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ52 AKV 20k62k104k146k188k '05'18'11

Check AJ52 AKV

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,792 miles
Since last MOT+16,458 miles
PASS
Mileage171,334 miles
Since last MOT+326 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,008 miles
Since last MOT+10,958 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,050 miles
Since last MOT+11,233 miles
PASS
Mileage148,817 miles
Since last MOT+17,975 miles
PASS
Mileage130,842 miles
Since last MOT+15,978 miles
PASS
Mileage114,864 miles
Since last MOT+16,136 miles
PASS
Mileage98,728 miles
Since last MOT+13,288 miles
PASS
Mileage85,440 miles
Since last MOT+18,262 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,178 miles
Since last MOT+14,502 miles
PASS
Mileage52,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,676 miles
Since last MOT+19,066 miles
PASS
Mileage33,610 miles
Since last MOT+13,562 miles
PASS
Mileage20,048 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 AKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AJ52 AKV

What car is AJ52 AKV?

AJ52 AKV is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AJ52 AKV?

The last recorded mileage for AJ52 AKV was 187,792 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ52 AKV passed its MOT?

AJ52 AKV has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2018.

Is AJ52 AKV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ52 AKV 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 AJ52 AKV?

AJ52 AKV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.