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PE02 HGU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 172,863 miles on the clock, averaging 12,726 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 PE02 HGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,863
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
12,726

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,863 miles
Reading date
Miles last year148
Average per year12,726
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PE02 HGU 32k67k102k138k173k '05'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,863 miles
Since last MOT+148 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,715 miles
Since last MOT+10,025 miles
PASS
Mileage162,690 miles
Since last MOT+166 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,524 miles
Since last MOT+9,882 miles
PASS
Mileage152,642 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,642 miles
Since last MOT+8,685 miles
PASS
Mileage143,957 miles
Since last MOT+16,282 miles
PASS
Mileage127,675 miles
Since last MOT+10,852 miles
PASS
Mileage116,823 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,784 miles
Since last MOT+8,347 miles
PASS
Mileage108,437 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,333 miles
Since last MOT+21,271 miles
PASS
Mileage87,062 miles
Since last MOT+12,799 miles
PASS
Mileage74,263 miles
Since last MOT+12,735 miles
PASS
Mileage61,528 miles
Since last MOT+14,206 miles
PASS
Mileage47,322 miles
Since last MOT+15,455 miles
PASS
Mileage31,867 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

RegistrationPE02 HGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PE02 HGU

What car is PE02 HGU?

PE02 HGU is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PE02 HGU?

The last recorded mileage for PE02 HGU was 172,863 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE02 HGU passed its MOT?

PE02 HGU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2016.

Is PE02 HGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE02 HGU 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 PE02 HGU?

PE02 HGU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.