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MT52 PNU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 167,900 miles on the clock, averaging 7,471 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for MT52 PNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,900
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,471

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading167,900 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,397
Average per year7,471
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT52 PNU 50k80k109k139k168k '05'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,900 miles
Since last MOT+2,397 miles
PASS
Mileage165,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,503 miles
Since last MOT+1,787 miles
PASS
Mileage163,716 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,715 miles
Since last MOT+3,094 miles
PASS
Mileage160,621 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,615 miles
Since last MOT+3,400 miles
PASS
Mileage157,215 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,213 miles
Since last MOT+3,296 miles
PASS
Mileage153,917 miles
Since last MOT+4,178 miles
PASS
Mileage149,739 miles
Since last MOT+6,701 miles
PASS
Mileage143,038 miles
Since last MOT+7,708 miles
PASS
Mileage135,330 miles
Since last MOT+8,924 miles
PASS
Mileage126,406 miles
Since last MOT+11,248 miles
PASS
Mileage115,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,158 miles
Since last MOT+14,880 miles
PASS
Mileage100,278 miles
Since last MOT+15,306 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,972 miles
Since last MOT+10,509 miles
PASS
Mileage74,463 miles
Since last MOT+14,536 miles
PASS
Mileage59,927 miles
Since last MOT+9,560 miles
PASS
Mileage50,367 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

RegistrationMT52 PNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MT52 PNU

What car is MT52 PNU?

MT52 PNU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MT52 PNU?

The last recorded mileage for MT52 PNU was 167,900 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT52 PNU passed its MOT?

MT52 PNU has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2021.

Is MT52 PNU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT52 PNU 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 MT52 PNU?

MT52 PNU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.