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PE52 ORO

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 120,755 miles on the clock, averaging 5,823 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 ORO

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,755
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,823

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,755 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year5,823
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PE52 ORO 39k60k80k100k121k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,755 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,741 miles
Since last MOT+8,492 miles
PASS
Mileage112,249 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,247 miles
Since last MOT+3,562 miles
PASS
Mileage113,685 miles
Since last MOT+5,623 miles
PASS
Mileage108,062 miles
Since last MOT+4,109 miles
PASS
Mileage103,953 miles
Since last MOT+4,277 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,676 miles
Since last MOT+4,675 miles
PASS
Mileage95,001 miles
Since last MOT+7,112 miles
PASS
Mileage87,889 miles
Since last MOT+7,202 miles
PASS
Mileage80,687 miles
Since last MOT+4,677 miles
PASS
Mileage76,010 miles
Since last MOT+7,284 miles
PASS
Mileage68,726 miles
Since last MOT+6,484 miles
PASS
Mileage62,242 miles
Since last MOT+6,558 miles
PASS
Mileage55,684 miles
Since last MOT+7,785 miles
PASS
Mileage47,899 miles
Since last MOT+8,497 miles
PASS
Mileage39,402 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 ORO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PE52 ORO

What car is PE52 ORO?

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

What is the mileage of PE52 ORO?

The last recorded mileage for PE52 ORO was 120,755 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE52 ORO passed its MOT?

PE52 ORO has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2019.

Is PE52 ORO ULEZ compliant?

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

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