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AK52 KAE

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 218,879 miles on the clock, averaging 11,440 miles per year, above 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 KAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
218,879
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
11,440

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading218,879 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24,030
Average per year11,440
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK52 KAE 24k73k122k170k219k '05'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage218,879 miles
Since last MOT+24,030 miles
PASS
Mileage194,849 miles
Since last MOT+22,635 miles
PASS
Mileage172,214 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,184 miles
Since last MOT+25,959 miles
PASS
Mileage146,225 miles
Since last MOT+7,200 miles
PASS
Mileage139,025 miles
Since last MOT+6,293 miles
PASS
Mileage132,732 miles
Since last MOT+7,956 miles
PASS
Mileage124,776 miles
Since last MOT+7,906 miles
PASS
Mileage116,870 miles
Since last MOT+195 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,675 miles
Since last MOT+7,379 miles
PASS
Mileage109,296 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,291 miles
Since last MOT+8,140 miles
PASS
Mileage101,151 miles
Since last MOT+9,281 miles
PASS
Mileage91,870 miles
Since last MOT+8,711 miles
PASS
Mileage83,159 miles
Since last MOT+9,665 miles
PASS
Mileage73,494 miles
Since last MOT+10,645 miles
PASS
Mileage62,849 miles
Since last MOT+9,786 miles
PASS
Mileage53,063 miles
Since last MOT+9,904 miles
PASS
Mileage43,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,159 miles
Since last MOT+9,703 miles
PASS
Mileage33,456 miles
Since last MOT+9,295 miles
PASS
Mileage24,161 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AK52 KAE

What car is AK52 KAE?

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

What is the mileage of AK52 KAE?

The last recorded mileage for AK52 KAE was 218,879 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK52 KAE passed its MOT?

AK52 KAE has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2022.

Is AK52 KAE ULEZ compliant?

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

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