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PE52 CVC

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 173,929 miles on the clock, averaging 7,311 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 CVC

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,929
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,311

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 reading173,929 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,311
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE52 CVC 89k110k131k153k174k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,929 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,927 miles
Since last MOT+1,423 miles
PASS
Mileage172,504 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,503 miles
Since last MOT+1,905 miles
PASS
Mileage170,598 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,598 miles
Since last MOT+1,941 miles
PASS
Mileage168,657 miles
Since last MOT+2,686 miles
PASS
Mileage165,971 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,967 miles
Since last MOT+10,105 miles
PASS
Mileage155,862 miles
Since last MOT+19,662 miles
PASS
Mileage136,200 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,189 miles
Since last MOT+8,775 miles
PASS
Mileage127,414 miles
Since last MOT+7,961 miles
PASS
Mileage119,453 miles
Since last MOT+5,726 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,727 miles
Since last MOT+8,602 miles
PASS
Mileage105,125 miles
Since last MOT+16,066 miles
PASS
Mileage89,059 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 CVC
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 CVC

What car is PE52 CVC?

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

What is the mileage of PE52 CVC?

The last recorded mileage for PE52 CVC was 173,929 miles, recorded on 1 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE52 CVC passed its MOT?

PE52 CVC has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2018.

Is PE52 CVC ULEZ compliant?

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

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