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AK52 KTO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 174,112 miles on the clock, averaging 6,738 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AK52 KTO

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,738

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading174,112 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,550
Average per year6,738
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK52 KTO 47k79k111k142k174k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,112 miles
Since last MOT+14,550 miles
PASS
Mileage159,562 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,562 miles
Since last MOT+8,718 miles
PASS
Mileage150,844 miles
Since last MOT+6,589 miles
PASS
Mileage144,255 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,254 miles
Since last MOT+7,885 miles
PASS
Mileage136,369 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,304 miles
Since last MOT+12,304 miles
PASS
Mileage124,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,000 miles
Since last MOT+8,114 miles
PASS
Mileage115,886 miles
Since last MOT+2,123 miles
PASS
Mileage113,763 miles
Since last MOT+3,952 miles
PASS
Mileage109,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,811 miles
Since last MOT+6,296 miles
PASS
Mileage103,515 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,503 miles
Since last MOT+6,602 miles
PASS
Mileage96,901 miles
Since last MOT+5,473 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,428 miles
Since last MOT+6,265 miles
PASS
Mileage85,163 miles
Since last MOT+10,154 miles
PASS
Mileage75,009 miles
Since last MOT+3,251 miles
PASS
Mileage71,758 miles
Since last MOT+7,020 miles
PASS
Mileage64,738 miles
Since last MOT+6,617 miles
PASS
Mileage58,121 miles
Since last MOT+5,187 miles
PASS
Mileage52,934 miles
Since last MOT+5,765 miles
PASS
Mileage47,169 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 KTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AK52 KTO

What car is AK52 KTO?

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

What is the mileage of AK52 KTO?

The last recorded mileage for AK52 KTO was 174,112 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK52 KTO passed its MOT?

AK52 KTO has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2024.

Is AK52 KTO ULEZ compliant?

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

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