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AK52 KPJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 183,508 miles on the clock, averaging 11,781 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 KPJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,508
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,781

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading183,508 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year11,781
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK52 KPJ 37k74k110k147k184k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,508 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,506 miles
Since last MOT+1,981 miles
PASS
Mileage181,525 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,524 miles
Since last MOT+2,485 miles
PASS
Mileage179,039 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,037 miles
Since last MOT+2,536 miles
PASS
Mileage176,501 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,468 miles
Since last MOT+29,386 miles
PASS
Mileage147,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,082 miles
Since last MOT+25,120 miles
PASS
Mileage121,962 miles
Since last MOT+13,387 miles
PASS
Mileage108,575 miles
Since last MOT+18,566 miles
PASS
Mileage90,009 miles
Since last MOT+7,257 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,752 miles
Since last MOT+18,361 miles
PASS
Mileage64,391 miles
Since last MOT+3,953 miles
PASS
Mileage60,438 miles
Since last MOT+13,993 miles
PASS
Mileage46,445 miles
Since last MOT+9,445 miles
PASS
Mileage37,000 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AK52 KPJ

What car is AK52 KPJ?

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

What is the mileage of AK52 KPJ?

The last recorded mileage for AK52 KPJ was 183,508 miles, recorded on 18 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK52 KPJ passed its MOT?

AK52 KPJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2018.

Is AK52 KPJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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