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PE52 OSR

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 160,872 miles on the clock, averaging 12,171 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PE52 OSR

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,872
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,171

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,872 miles
Reading date
Miles last year93
Average per year12,171
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE52 OSR 66k90k114k137k161k '05'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,872 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,779 miles
Since last MOT+9,680 miles
PASS
Mileage151,099 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,021 miles
Since last MOT+13,159 miles
PASS
Mileage137,862 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,860 miles
Since last MOT+12,537 miles
PASS
Mileage125,323 miles
Since last MOT+9,171 miles
PASS
Mileage116,152 miles
Since last MOT+6,249 miles
PASS
Mileage109,903 miles
Since last MOT+17,146 miles
PASS
Mileage92,757 miles
Since last MOT+17,590 miles
PASS
Mileage75,167 miles
Since last MOT+2,166 miles
PASS
Mileage73,001 miles
Since last MOT+6,728 miles
PASS
Mileage66,273 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 OSR
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 OSR

What car is PE52 OSR?

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

What is the mileage of PE52 OSR?

The last recorded mileage for PE52 OSR was 160,872 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE52 OSR passed its MOT?

PE52 OSR has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2013.

Is PE52 OSR ULEZ compliant?

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

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