Vehicle summary
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 189,056 miles on the clock, averaging 10,429 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 PD52 AMD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 189,056 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,971 |
| Average per year | 10,429 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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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
| Registration | PD52 AMD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PD — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About PD52 AMD
What car is PD52 AMD?
PD52 AMD is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PD52 AMD?
The last recorded mileage for PD52 AMD was 189,056 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PD52 AMD passed its MOT?
PD52 AMD has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2017.
Is PD52 AMD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PD52 AMD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is PD52 AMD?
PD52 AMD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.