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AK52 AYB

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 113,274 miles on the clock, averaging 4,809 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 AYB

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,274
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,809

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading113,274 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,523
Average per year4,809
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK52 AYB 26k48k70k91k113k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,274 miles
Since last MOT+5,523 miles
PASS
Mileage107,751 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,733 miles
Since last MOT+6,969 miles
PASS
Mileage100,764 miles
Since last MOT+187 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,577 miles
Since last MOT+5,292 miles
PASS
Mileage95,285 miles
Since last MOT+2,704 miles
PASS
Mileage92,581 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,570 miles
Since last MOT+4,893 miles
PASS
Mileage87,677 miles
Since last MOT+8,299 miles
PASS
Mileage79,378 miles
Since last MOT+5,038 miles
PASS
Mileage74,340 miles
Since last MOT+5,597 miles
PASS
Mileage68,743 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,740 miles
Since last MOT+6,973 miles
PASS
Mileage61,767 miles
Since last MOT+6,533 miles
PASS
Mileage55,234 miles
Since last MOT+2,655 miles
PASS
Mileage52,579 miles
Since last MOT+3,288 miles
PASS
Mileage49,291 miles
Since last MOT+3,973 miles
PASS
Mileage45,318 miles
Since last MOT+3,959 miles
PASS
Mileage41,359 miles
Since last MOT+3,108 miles
PASS
Mileage38,251 miles
Since last MOT+3,209 miles
PASS
Mileage35,042 miles
Since last MOT+3,905 miles
PASS
Mileage31,137 miles
Since last MOT+5,036 miles
PASS
Mileage26,101 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 AYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AK52 AYB

What car is AK52 AYB?

AK52 AYB is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AK52 AYB?

The last recorded mileage for AK52 AYB was 113,274 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK52 AYB passed its MOT?

AK52 AYB has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2024.

Is AK52 AYB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK52 AYB 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 AYB?

AK52 AYB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.