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PF52 TGN

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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 224,302 miles on the clock, averaging 10,320 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 TGN

MOT Status
Due date passed
224,302
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2005
62%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
10,320

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading224,302 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,320
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF52 TGN 46k90k135k180k224k '05'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage224,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage224,302 miles
Since last MOT+8,639 miles
PASS
Mileage215,663 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage215,655 miles
Since last MOT+8,667 miles
PASS
Mileage206,988 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage206,976 miles
Since last MOT+2,836 miles
PASS
Mileage204,140 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage204,129 miles
Since last MOT+401 miles
PASS
Mileage203,728 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,718 miles
Since last MOT+2,189 miles
PASS
Mileage201,529 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage201,529 miles
Since last MOT+2,288 miles
PASS
Mileage199,241 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,299 miles
Since last MOT+1,509 miles
PASS
Mileage197,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage197,790 miles
Since last MOT+4,027 miles
PASS
Mileage193,763 miles
Since last MOT+17,789 miles
PASS
Mileage175,974 miles
Since last MOT+17,510 miles
PASS
Mileage158,464 miles
Since last MOT+181 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,283 miles
Since last MOT+19,583 miles
PASS
Mileage138,700 miles
Since last MOT+16,688 miles
PASS
Mileage122,012 miles
Since last MOT+14,304 miles
PASS
Mileage107,708 miles
Since last MOT+11,837 miles
PASS
Mileage95,871 miles
Since last MOT+12,890 miles
PASS
Mileage82,981 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,980 miles
Since last MOT+18,505 miles
PASS
Mileage64,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,475 miles
Since last MOT+18,733 miles
PASS
Mileage45,742 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 TGN
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 TGN

What car is PF52 TGN?

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

What is the mileage of PF52 TGN?

The last recorded mileage for PF52 TGN was 224,302 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF52 TGN passed its MOT?

PF52 TGN has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2023.

Is PF52 TGN ULEZ compliant?

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

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