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AK52 USY

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 3 (88% pass rate). It has 128,414 miles on the clock, averaging 5,655 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 USY

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,414
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
88%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,655

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading128,414 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,898
Average per year5,655
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK52 USY 16k44k72k100k128k '05'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,414 miles
Since last MOT+9,898 miles
PASS
Mileage118,516 miles
Since last MOT+12,398 miles
PASS
Mileage106,118 miles
Since last MOT+8,421 miles
PASS
Mileage97,697 miles
Since last MOT+8,911 miles
PASS
Mileage88,786 miles
Since last MOT+8,083 miles
PASS
Mileage80,703 miles
Since last MOT+10,540 miles
PASS
Mileage70,163 miles
Since last MOT+8,686 miles
PASS
Mileage61,477 miles
Since last MOT+5,959 miles
PASS
Mileage55,518 miles
Since last MOT+1,170 miles
PASS
Mileage54,348 miles
Since last MOT+883 miles
PASS
Mileage53,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,465 miles
Since last MOT+1,736 miles
PASS
Mileage51,729 miles
Since last MOT+2,335 miles
PASS
Mileage49,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,394 miles
Since last MOT+2,402 miles
PASS
Mileage46,992 miles
Since last MOT+2,424 miles
PASS
Mileage44,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,568 miles
Since last MOT+3,555 miles
PASS
Mileage41,013 miles
Since last MOT+3,976 miles
PASS
Mileage37,037 miles
Since last MOT+6,225 miles
PASS
Mileage30,812 miles
Since last MOT+4,785 miles
PASS
Mileage26,027 miles
Since last MOT+5,992 miles
PASS
Mileage20,035 miles
Since last MOT+4,122 miles
PASS
Mileage15,913 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 USY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AK52 USY

What car is AK52 USY?

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

What is the mileage of AK52 USY?

The last recorded mileage for AK52 USY was 128,414 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK52 USY passed its MOT?

AK52 USY has had 24 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (21 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2025.

Is AK52 USY ULEZ compliant?

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

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