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AK52 HLX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlack
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 1595cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 3 (88% pass rate). It has 72,136 miles on the clock, averaging 2,175 miles per year, well 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 HLX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
72,136
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
88%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,175

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading72,136 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,822
Average per year2,175
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK52 HLX 28k39k50k61k72k '05'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,136 miles
Since last MOT+2,822 miles
PASS
Mileage69,314 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,311 miles
Since last MOT+3,577 miles
PASS
Mileage65,734 miles
Since last MOT+3,670 miles
PASS
Mileage62,064 miles
Since last MOT+3,296 miles
PASS
Mileage58,768 miles
Since last MOT+417 miles
PASS
Mileage58,351 miles
Since last MOT+1,658 miles
PASS
Mileage56,693 miles
Since last MOT+2,201 miles
PASS
Mileage54,492 miles
Since last MOT+660 miles
PASS
Mileage53,832 miles
Since last MOT+606 miles
PASS
Mileage53,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,226 miles
Since last MOT+845 miles
PASS
Mileage52,381 miles
Since last MOT+762 miles
PASS
Mileage51,619 miles
Since last MOT+726 miles
PASS
Mileage50,893 miles
Since last MOT+311 miles
PASS
Mileage50,582 miles
Since last MOT+726 miles
PASS
Mileage49,856 miles
Since last MOT+2,005 miles
PASS
Mileage47,851 miles
Since last MOT+886 miles
PASS
Mileage46,965 miles
Since last MOT+4,229 miles
PASS
Mileage42,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,736 miles
Since last MOT+4,907 miles
PASS
Mileage37,829 miles
Since last MOT+4,846 miles
PASS
Mileage32,983 miles
Since last MOT+5,091 miles
PASS
Mileage27,892 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 HLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AK52 HLX

What car is AK52 HLX?

AK52 HLX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2002.

What is the mileage of AK52 HLX?

The last recorded mileage for AK52 HLX was 72,136 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK52 HLX passed its MOT?

AK52 HLX has had 24 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (21 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2026.

Is AK52 HLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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