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AK52 HCN

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 168,202 miles on the clock, averaging 8,267 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 HCN

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,202
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,267

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 reading168,202 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,438
Average per year8,267
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK52 HCN 60k87k114k141k168k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,202 miles
Since last MOT+2,438 miles
PASS
Mileage165,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,764 miles
Since last MOT+5,721 miles
PASS
Mileage160,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,043 miles
Since last MOT+5,432 miles
PASS
Mileage154,611 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,611 miles
Since last MOT+4,454 miles
PASS
Mileage150,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,157 miles
Since last MOT+6,483 miles
PASS
Mileage143,674 miles
Since last MOT+6,525 miles
PASS
Mileage137,149 miles
Since last MOT+5,563 miles
PASS
Mileage131,586 miles
Since last MOT+4,547 miles
PASS
Mileage127,039 miles
Since last MOT+8,317 miles
PASS
Mileage118,722 miles
Since last MOT+8,331 miles
PASS
Mileage110,391 miles
Since last MOT+15,235 miles
PASS
Mileage95,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,156 miles
Since last MOT+19,257 miles
PASS
Mileage75,899 miles
Since last MOT+15,648 miles
PASS
Mileage60,251 miles

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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

RegistrationAK52 HCN
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 HCN

What car is AK52 HCN?

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

What is the mileage of AK52 HCN?

The last recorded mileage for AK52 HCN was 168,202 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK52 HCN passed its MOT?

AK52 HCN has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2018.

Is AK52 HCN ULEZ compliant?

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

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