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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 166,452 miles on the clock, averaging 7,731 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AK52 ARF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 166,452 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,731 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 ARF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 ARF
What car is AK52 ARF?
AK52 ARF is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.
What is the mileage of AK52 ARF?
The last recorded mileage for AK52 ARF was 166,452 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK52 ARF passed its MOT?
AK52 ARF has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2022.
Is AK52 ARF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK52 ARF 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 ARF?
AK52 ARF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.