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AK52 KTN

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 5 (50% pass rate). It has 161,334 miles on the clock, averaging 15,804 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 KTN

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,334
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
15,804

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 reading161,334 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,302
Average per year15,804
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK52 KTN 64k89k113k137k161k '06'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage161,334 miles
Since last MOT+19,302 miles
PASS
Mileage142,032 miles
Since last MOT+212 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,820 miles
Since last MOT+5,561 miles
PASS
Mileage136,259 miles
Since last MOT+270 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,989 miles
Since last MOT+10,535 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,454 miles
Since last MOT+19,076 miles
PASS
Mileage106,378 miles
Since last MOT+27,540 miles
PASS
Mileage78,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,838 miles
Since last MOT+14,383 miles
PASS
Mileage64,455 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 KTN
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 KTN

What car is AK52 KTN?

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

What is the mileage of AK52 KTN?

The last recorded mileage for AK52 KTN was 161,334 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK52 KTN passed its MOT?

AK52 KTN has had 10 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (5 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 21 Aug 2012.

Is AK52 KTN ULEZ compliant?

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

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