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AK52 VSX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 188,069 miles on the clock, averaging 9,848 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 VSX

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,069
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,848

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 reading188,069 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,164
Average per year9,848
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK52 VSX 35k73k112k150k188k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,069 miles
Since last MOT+6,164 miles
PASS
Mileage181,905 miles
Since last MOT+7,592 miles
PASS
Mileage174,313 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,313 miles
Since last MOT+23,332 miles
PASS
Mileage150,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,981 miles
Since last MOT+15,043 miles
PASS
Mileage135,938 miles
Since last MOT+13,901 miles
PASS
Mileage122,037 miles
Since last MOT+17,845 miles
PASS
Mileage104,192 miles
Since last MOT+1,629 miles
PASS
Mileage102,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,563 miles
Since last MOT+8,329 miles
PASS
Mileage94,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,234 miles
Since last MOT+9,018 miles
PASS
Mileage85,216 miles
Since last MOT+6,624 miles
PASS
Mileage78,592 miles
Since last MOT+6,427 miles
PASS
Mileage72,165 miles
Since last MOT+8,633 miles
PASS
Mileage63,532 miles
Since last MOT+5,159 miles
PASS
Mileage58,373 miles
Since last MOT+6,385 miles
PASS
Mileage51,988 miles
Since last MOT+9,255 miles
PASS
Mileage42,733 miles
Since last MOT+7,624 miles
PASS
Mileage35,109 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 VSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AK52 VSX

What car is AK52 VSX?

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

What is the mileage of AK52 VSX?

The last recorded mileage for AK52 VSX was 188,069 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK52 VSX passed its MOT?

AK52 VSX has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2022.

Is AK52 VSX ULEZ compliant?

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

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