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 Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 119,606 miles on the clock, averaging 4,793 miles per year, well 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 AK52 ARU
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 119,606 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,813 |
| Average per year | 4,793 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AK52 ARU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About AK52 ARU
What car is AK52 ARU?
AK52 ARU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.
What is the mileage of AK52 ARU?
The last recorded mileage for AK52 ARU was 119,606 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK52 ARU passed its MOT?
AK52 ARU has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2025.
Is AK52 ARU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK52 ARU 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 AK52 ARU?
AK52 ARU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.