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AK52 BHL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 153,705 miles on the clock, averaging 8,075 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 BHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,705
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,075

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading153,705 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,075
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK52 BHL 30k61k92k123k154k '05'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,705 miles
Since last MOT+16,081 miles
PASS
Mileage137,624 miles
Since last MOT+14,733 miles
PASS
Mileage122,891 miles
Since last MOT+11,176 miles
PASS
Mileage111,715 miles
Since last MOT+10,796 miles
PASS
Mileage100,919 miles
Since last MOT+10,786 miles
PASS
Mileage90,133 miles
Since last MOT+10,456 miles
PASS
Mileage79,677 miles
Since last MOT+6,768 miles
PASS
Mileage72,909 miles
Since last MOT+6,149 miles
PASS
Mileage66,760 miles
Since last MOT+4,726 miles
PASS
Mileage62,034 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,033 miles
Since last MOT+3,982 miles
PASS
Mileage58,051 miles
Since last MOT+5,034 miles
PASS
Mileage53,017 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,016 miles
Since last MOT+3,557 miles
PASS
Mileage49,459 miles
Since last MOT+4,509 miles
PASS
Mileage44,950 miles
Since last MOT+8,857 miles
PASS
Mileage36,093 miles
Since last MOT+6,568 miles
PASS
Mileage29,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,525 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 BHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AK52 BHL

What car is AK52 BHL?

AK52 BHL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AK52 BHL?

The last recorded mileage for AK52 BHL was 153,705 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK52 BHL passed its MOT?

AK52 BHL has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2021.

Is AK52 BHL ULEZ compliant?

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

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