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PF52 FLW

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 227,091 miles on the clock, averaging 16,183 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 PF52 FLW

MOT Status
Due date passed
227,091
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
16,183

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 reading227,091 miles
Reading date
Average per year16,183
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF52 FLW 23k74k125k176k227k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage227,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage227,091 miles
Since last MOT+7,316 miles
PASS
Mileage219,775 miles
Since last MOT+10,491 miles
PASS
Mileage209,284 miles
Since last MOT+497 miles
FAIL
Mileage208,787 miles
Since last MOT+12,362 miles
PASS
Mileage196,425 miles
Since last MOT+9,232 miles
PASS
Mileage187,193 miles
Since last MOT+8,562 miles
PASS
Mileage178,631 miles
Since last MOT+15,045 miles
PASS
Mileage163,586 miles
Since last MOT+22,627 miles
PASS
Mileage140,959 miles
Since last MOT+16,324 miles
PASS
Mileage124,635 miles
Since last MOT+15,434 miles
PASS
Mileage109,201 miles
Since last MOT+34,008 miles
PASS
Mileage75,193 miles
Since last MOT+41,019 miles
PASS
Mileage34,174 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,172 miles
Since last MOT+6,262 miles
PASS
Mileage27,910 miles
Since last MOT+4,798 miles
PASS
Mileage23,112 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

RegistrationPF52 FLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PF52 FLW

What car is PF52 FLW?

PF52 FLW is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PF52 FLW?

The last recorded mileage for PF52 FLW was 227,091 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF52 FLW passed its MOT?

PF52 FLW has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2018.

Is PF52 FLW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF52 FLW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PF52 FLW?

PF52 FLW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.