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AK52 HDG

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 204,298 miles on the clock, averaging 11,610 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 HDG

MOT Status
Due date passed
204,298
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
11,610

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading204,298 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,825
Average per year11,610
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK52 HDG 40k81k122k163k204k '05'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage204,298 miles
Since last MOT+4,825 miles
PASS
Mileage199,473 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,464 miles
Since last MOT+3,925 miles
PASS
Mileage195,539 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,532 miles
Since last MOT+8,102 miles
PASS
Mileage187,430 miles
Since last MOT+11,673 miles
PASS
Mileage175,757 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,730 miles
Since last MOT+13,489 miles
PASS
Mileage162,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,241 miles
Since last MOT+15,707 miles
PASS
Mileage146,534 miles
Since last MOT+466 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,068 miles
Since last MOT+13,203 miles
PASS
Mileage132,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,865 miles
Since last MOT+9,610 miles
PASS
Mileage123,255 miles
Since last MOT+10,042 miles
PASS
Mileage113,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,213 miles
Since last MOT+16,244 miles
PASS
Mileage96,969 miles
Since last MOT+14,265 miles
PASS
Mileage82,704 miles
Since last MOT+12,718 miles
PASS
Mileage69,986 miles
Since last MOT+15,350 miles
PASS
Mileage54,636 miles
Since last MOT+14,284 miles
PASS
Mileage40,352 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 HDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AK52 HDG

What car is AK52 HDG?

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

What is the mileage of AK52 HDG?

The last recorded mileage for AK52 HDG was 204,298 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK52 HDG passed its MOT?

AK52 HDG has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2020.

Is AK52 HDG ULEZ compliant?

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

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