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PE52 KRJ

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 137,555 miles on the clock, averaging 7,852 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 KRJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,555
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
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
7,852

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,555 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,279
Average per year7,852
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE52 KRJ 37k62k87k112k138k '05'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage137,555 miles
Since last MOT+7,279 miles
PASS
Mileage130,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,276 miles
Since last MOT+6,307 miles
PASS
Mileage123,969 miles
Since last MOT+143 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,826 miles
Since last MOT+6,310 miles
PASS
Mileage117,516 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,515 miles
Since last MOT+6,764 miles
PASS
Mileage110,751 miles
Since last MOT+6,434 miles
PASS
Mileage104,317 miles
Since last MOT+7,191 miles
PASS
Mileage97,126 miles
Since last MOT+12,975 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,151 miles
Since last MOT+13,328 miles
PASS
Mileage70,823 miles
Since last MOT+8,931 miles
PASS
Mileage61,892 miles
Since last MOT+12,402 miles
PASS
Mileage49,490 miles
Since last MOT+11,158 miles
PASS
Mileage38,332 miles
Since last MOT+1,163 miles
PASS
Mileage37,169 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PE52 KRJ

What car is PE52 KRJ?

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

What is the mileage of PE52 KRJ?

The last recorded mileage for PE52 KRJ was 137,555 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE52 KRJ passed its MOT?

PE52 KRJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 28 Jun 2018.

Is PE52 KRJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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