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PE52 OTH

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 246,532 miles on the clock, averaging 8,936 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 OTH

MOT Status
Due date passed
246,532
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,936

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading246,532 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,709
Average per year8,936
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE52 OTH 77k119k162k204k247k '05'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage246,532 miles
Since last MOT+11,709 miles
PASS
Mileage234,823 miles
Since last MOT+4,346 miles
PASS
Mileage230,477 miles
Since last MOT+920 miles
PASS
Mileage229,557 miles
Since last MOT+4,181 miles
PASS
Mileage225,376 miles
Since last MOT+7,011 miles
PASS
Mileage218,365 miles
Since last MOT+15,953 miles
PASS
Mileage202,412 miles
Since last MOT+5,486 miles
PASS
Mileage196,926 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,919 miles
Since last MOT+16,517 miles
PASS
Mileage180,402 miles
Since last MOT+11,847 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,555 miles
Since last MOT+11,696 miles
PASS
Mileage156,859 miles
Since last MOT+12,794 miles
PASS
Mileage144,065 miles
Since last MOT+6,879 miles
PASS
Mileage137,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,186 miles
Since last MOT+14,395 miles
PASS
Mileage122,791 miles
Since last MOT+12,527 miles
PASS
Mileage110,264 miles
Since last MOT+7,036 miles
PASS
Mileage103,228 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,126 miles
Since last MOT+7,237 miles
PASS
Mileage95,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,889 miles
Since last MOT+2,435 miles
PASS
Mileage93,454 miles
Since last MOT+16,759 miles
PASS
Mileage76,695 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 OTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PE52 OTH

What car is PE52 OTH?

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

What is the mileage of PE52 OTH?

The last recorded mileage for PE52 OTH was 246,532 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE52 OTH passed its MOT?

PE52 OTH has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2024.

Is PE52 OTH ULEZ compliant?

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

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