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PE52 FFN

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 145,355 miles on the clock, averaging 6,280 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 FFN

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,355
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,280

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading145,355 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20
Average per year6,280
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE52 FFN 36k64k91k118k145k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,355 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
PASS
Mileage145,335 miles
Since last MOT+774 miles
PASS
Mileage144,561 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,561 miles
Since last MOT+1,165 miles
PASS
Mileage143,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,396 miles
Since last MOT+1,145 miles
PASS
Mileage142,251 miles
Since last MOT+1,710 miles
PASS
Mileage140,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,541 miles
Since last MOT+2,654 miles
PASS
Mileage137,887 miles
Since last MOT+3,695 miles
PASS
Mileage134,192 miles
Since last MOT+4,939 miles
PASS
Mileage129,253 miles
Since last MOT+7,212 miles
PASS
Mileage122,041 miles
Since last MOT+6,325 miles
PASS
Mileage115,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,716 miles
Since last MOT+2,081 miles
PASS
Mileage113,635 miles
Since last MOT+28,484 miles
PASS
Mileage85,151 miles
Since last MOT+11,809 miles
PASS
Mileage73,342 miles
Since last MOT+10,474 miles
PASS
Mileage62,868 miles
Since last MOT+19,946 miles
PASS
Mileage42,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,922 miles
Since last MOT+6,666 miles
PASS
Mileage36,256 miles

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

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About PE52 FFN

What car is PE52 FFN?

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

What is the mileage of PE52 FFN?

The last recorded mileage for PE52 FFN was 145,355 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE52 FFN passed its MOT?

PE52 FFN has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2024.

Is PE52 FFN ULEZ compliant?

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

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