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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 10 (67% pass rate). It has 148,448 miles on the clock, averaging 5,355 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 AK52 APU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 148,448 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 5,355 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 30 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 | AK52 APU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About AK52 APU
What car is AK52 APU?
AK52 APU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.
What is the mileage of AK52 APU?
The last recorded mileage for AK52 APU was 148,448 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK52 APU passed its MOT?
AK52 APU has had 30 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (20 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2026.
Is AK52 APU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK52 APU 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 AK52 APU?
AK52 APU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.