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AK52 RNE

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 141,979 miles on the clock, averaging 11,294 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 RNE

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,979
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,294

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 reading141,979 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,294
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK52 RNE 18k49k80k111k142k '06'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,979 miles
Since last MOT+14,004 miles
PASS
Mileage127,975 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,926 miles
Since last MOT+15,284 miles
PASS
Mileage112,642 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,642 miles
Since last MOT+3,034 miles
PASS
Mileage109,608 miles
Since last MOT+9,055 miles
PASS
Mileage100,553 miles
Since last MOT+9,651 miles
PASS
Mileage90,902 miles
Since last MOT+10,306 miles
PASS
Mileage80,596 miles
Since last MOT+9,631 miles
PASS
Mileage70,965 miles
Since last MOT+12,688 miles
PASS
Mileage58,277 miles
Since last MOT+13,180 miles
PASS
Mileage45,097 miles
Since last MOT+12,878 miles
PASS
Mileage32,219 miles
Since last MOT+12,054 miles
PASS
Mileage20,165 miles
Since last MOT+2,095 miles
PASS
Mileage18,070 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 RNE
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 RNE

What car is AK52 RNE?

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

What is the mileage of AK52 RNE?

The last recorded mileage for AK52 RNE was 141,979 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK52 RNE passed its MOT?

AK52 RNE has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2017.

Is AK52 RNE ULEZ compliant?

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

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