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AK52 BKL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 110,050 miles on the clock, averaging 5,193 miles per year, 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 BKL

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,050
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,193

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading110,050 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,391
Average per year5,193
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK52 BKL 24k46k67k89k110k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage110,050 miles
Since last MOT+4,391 miles
PASS
Mileage105,659 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,601 miles
Since last MOT+3,300 miles
PASS
Mileage102,301 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,293 miles
Since last MOT+4,290 miles
PASS
Mileage98,003 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,997 miles
Since last MOT+5,121 miles
PASS
Mileage92,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,876 miles
Since last MOT+4,516 miles
PASS
Mileage88,360 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,356 miles
Since last MOT+6,045 miles
PASS
Mileage82,311 miles
Since last MOT+7,596 miles
PASS
Mileage74,715 miles
Since last MOT+5,808 miles
PASS
Mileage68,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,907 miles
Since last MOT+5,807 miles
PASS
Mileage63,100 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,031 miles
Since last MOT+4,769 miles
PASS
Mileage58,262 miles
Since last MOT+4,473 miles
PASS
Mileage53,789 miles
Since last MOT+5,601 miles
PASS
Mileage48,188 miles
Since last MOT+4,981 miles
PASS
Mileage43,207 miles
Since last MOT+4,157 miles
PASS
Mileage39,050 miles
Since last MOT+6,516 miles
PASS
Mileage32,534 miles
Since last MOT+8,102 miles
PASS
Mileage24,432 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AK52 BKL

What car is AK52 BKL?

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

What is the mileage of AK52 BKL?

The last recorded mileage for AK52 BKL was 110,050 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK52 BKL passed its MOT?

AK52 BKL has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 17 Jan 2023.

Is AK52 BKL ULEZ compliant?

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

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