Vehicle summary
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 254,365 miles on the clock, averaging 12,809 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 MWU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 254,365 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 22,697 |
| Average per year | 12,809 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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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
| Registration | PF52 MWU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PF — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About PF52 MWU
What car is PF52 MWU?
PF52 MWU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PF52 MWU?
The last recorded mileage for PF52 MWU was 254,365 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PF52 MWU passed its MOT?
PF52 MWU has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 8 Jan 2024.
Is PF52 MWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF52 MWU 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 MWU?
PF52 MWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.