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AJ52 MVE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 131,411 miles on the clock, averaging 6,387 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 AJ52 MVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,411
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,387

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,411 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,387
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ52 MVE 28k54k80k105k131k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,411 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,407 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,406 miles
Since last MOT+9,575 miles
PASS
Mileage121,831 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,830 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
PASS
Mileage121,727 miles
Since last MOT+1,907 miles
PASS
Mileage119,820 miles
Since last MOT+4,034 miles
PASS
Mileage115,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,786 miles
Since last MOT+6,665 miles
PASS
Mileage109,121 miles
Since last MOT+9,386 miles
PASS
Mileage99,735 miles
Since last MOT+125 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,610 miles
Since last MOT+6,910 miles
PASS
Mileage92,700 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,689 miles
Since last MOT+7,019 miles
PASS
Mileage85,670 miles
Since last MOT+5,881 miles
PASS
Mileage79,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,789 miles
Since last MOT+5,280 miles
PASS
Mileage74,509 miles
Since last MOT+7,250 miles
PASS
Mileage67,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,259 miles
Since last MOT+8,073 miles
PASS
Mileage59,186 miles
Since last MOT+7,191 miles
PASS
Mileage51,995 miles
Since last MOT+7,340 miles
PASS
Mileage44,655 miles
Since last MOT+119 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,536 miles
Since last MOT+8,326 miles
PASS
Mileage36,210 miles
Since last MOT+8,502 miles
PASS
Mileage27,708 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 MVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AJ52 MVE

What car is AJ52 MVE?

AJ52 MVE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AJ52 MVE?

The last recorded mileage for AJ52 MVE was 131,411 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ52 MVE passed its MOT?

AJ52 MVE has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2023.

Is AJ52 MVE ULEZ compliant?

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

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