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PE52 LDZ

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 186,361 miles on the clock, averaging 8,179 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 LDZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,361
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,179

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading186,361 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,483
Average per year8,179
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE52 LDZ 56k88k121k154k186k '06'22'16

Check PE52 LDZ

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage186,361 miles
Since last MOT+8,483 miles
PASS
Mileage177,878 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,751 miles
Since last MOT+7,138 miles
PASS
Mileage170,613 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,563 miles
Since last MOT+3,702 miles
PASS
Mileage166,861 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,859 miles
Since last MOT+6,262 miles
PASS
Mileage160,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,597 miles
Since last MOT+12,253 miles
PASS
Mileage148,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,344 miles
Since last MOT+13,881 miles
PASS
Mileage134,463 miles
Since last MOT+10,047 miles
PASS
Mileage124,416 miles
Since last MOT+7,913 miles
PASS
Mileage116,503 miles
Since last MOT+6,538 miles
PASS
Mileage109,965 miles
Since last MOT+4,506 miles
PASS
Mileage105,459 miles
Since last MOT+6,877 miles
PASS
Mileage98,582 miles
Since last MOT+8,802 miles
PASS
Mileage89,780 miles
Since last MOT+8,709 miles
PASS
Mileage81,071 miles
Since last MOT+7,899 miles
PASS
Mileage73,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,172 miles
Since last MOT+8,203 miles
PASS
Mileage64,969 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,966 miles
Since last MOT+9,195 miles
PASS
Mileage55,771 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 LDZ
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 LDZ

What car is PE52 LDZ?

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

What is the mileage of PE52 LDZ?

The last recorded mileage for PE52 LDZ was 186,361 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE52 LDZ passed its MOT?

PE52 LDZ has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 21 Sep 2022.

Is PE52 LDZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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