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PE52 FGC

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 137,967 miles on the clock, averaging 8,545 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PE52 FGC

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,967
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,545

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,967 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,545
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE52 FGC 27k55k83k110k138k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,967 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,965 miles
Since last MOT+4,402 miles
PASS
Mileage133,563 miles
Since last MOT+4,418 miles
PASS
Mileage129,145 miles
Since last MOT+3,550 miles
PASS
Mileage125,595 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,595 miles
Since last MOT+6,349 miles
PASS
Mileage119,246 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,243 miles
Since last MOT+7,659 miles
PASS
Mileage111,584 miles
Since last MOT+10,671 miles
PASS
Mileage100,913 miles
Since last MOT+11,660 miles
PASS
Mileage89,253 miles
Since last MOT+26,207 miles
PASS
Mileage63,046 miles
PASS
Mileage73,492 miles
Since last MOT+12,183 miles
PASS
Mileage61,309 miles
Since last MOT+10,208 miles
PASS
Mileage51,101 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,067 miles
Since last MOT+11,112 miles
PASS
Mileage39,955 miles
Since last MOT+12,511 miles
PASS
Mileage27,444 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 FGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PE52 FGC

What car is PE52 FGC?

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

What is the mileage of PE52 FGC?

The last recorded mileage for PE52 FGC was 137,967 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE52 FGC passed its MOT?

PE52 FGC has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2018.

Is PE52 FGC ULEZ compliant?

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

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