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PE52 CTZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 134,219 miles on the clock, averaging 6,457 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 PE52 CTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,219
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,457

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading134,219 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,457
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE52 CTZ 59k78k97k115k134k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,219 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,215 miles
Since last MOT+4,122 miles
PASS
Mileage130,093 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,083 miles
Since last MOT+6,147 miles
PASS
Mileage123,936 miles
Since last MOT+5,041 miles
PASS
Mileage118,895 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,895 miles
Since last MOT+4,022 miles
PASS
Mileage114,873 miles
Since last MOT+4,727 miles
PASS
Mileage110,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,146 miles
Since last MOT+15,708 miles
PASS
Mileage94,438 miles
Since last MOT+11,061 miles
PASS
Mileage83,377 miles
Since last MOT+9,519 miles
PASS
Mileage73,858 miles
Since last MOT+5,066 miles
PASS
Mileage68,792 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,792 miles
Since last MOT+9,459 miles
PASS
Mileage59,333 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

RegistrationPE52 CTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PE52 CTZ

What car is PE52 CTZ?

PE52 CTZ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PE52 CTZ?

The last recorded mileage for PE52 CTZ was 134,219 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE52 CTZ passed its MOT?

PE52 CTZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2018.

Is PE52 CTZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE52 CTZ 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 PE52 CTZ?

PE52 CTZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.