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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 119,660 miles on the clock, averaging 9,436 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for AK52 DGU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 119,660 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,436 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 DGU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 DGU
What car is AK52 DGU?
AK52 DGU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.
What is the mileage of AK52 DGU?
The last recorded mileage for AK52 DGU was 119,660 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK52 DGU passed its MOT?
AK52 DGU has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2015.
Is AK52 DGU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK52 DGU 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 DGU?
AK52 DGU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.