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PF52 NLX

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 159,530 miles on the clock, averaging 6,295 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 PF52 NLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,530
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,295

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading159,530 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,295
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF52 NLX 36k67k98k129k160k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,530 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,529 miles
Since last MOT+2,096 miles
PASS
Mileage157,433 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,395 miles
Since last MOT+2,214 miles
PASS
Mileage155,181 miles
Since last MOT+2,744 miles
PASS
Mileage152,437 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,434 miles
Since last MOT+2,901 miles
PASS
Mileage149,533 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,527 miles
Since last MOT+3,157 miles
PASS
Mileage146,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,370 miles
Since last MOT+4,045 miles
PASS
Mileage142,325 miles
Since last MOT+4,173 miles
PASS
Mileage138,152 miles
Since last MOT+6,797 miles
PASS
Mileage131,355 miles
Since last MOT+119 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,236 miles
Since last MOT+11,232 miles
PASS
Mileage120,004 miles
Since last MOT+16,337 miles
PASS
Mileage103,667 miles
Since last MOT+11,060 miles
PASS
Mileage92,607 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,566 miles
Since last MOT+6,453 miles
PASS
Mileage86,113 miles
Since last MOT+5,865 miles
PASS
Mileage80,248 miles
Since last MOT+5,516 miles
PASS
Mileage74,732 miles
Since last MOT+7,772 miles
PASS
Mileage66,960 miles
Since last MOT+7,163 miles
PASS
Mileage59,797 miles
Since last MOT+7,918 miles
PASS
Mileage51,879 miles
Since last MOT+8,516 miles
PASS
Mileage43,363 miles
Since last MOT+7,738 miles
PASS
Mileage35,625 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,622 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

RegistrationPF52 NLX
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 NLX

What car is PF52 NLX?

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

What is the mileage of PF52 NLX?

The last recorded mileage for PF52 NLX was 159,530 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF52 NLX passed its MOT?

PF52 NLX has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2025.

Is PF52 NLX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF52 NLX 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 NLX?

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