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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 196,784 miles on the clock, averaging 14,459 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 URA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 196,784 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,416 |
| Average per year | 14,459 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 URA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PF — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About PF52 URA
What car is PF52 URA?
PF52 URA is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.
What is the mileage of PF52 URA?
The last recorded mileage for PF52 URA was 196,784 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PF52 URA passed its MOT?
PF52 URA has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2017.
Is PF52 URA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF52 URA 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 PF52 URA?
PF52 URA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.