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PF52 URL

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 5 (81% pass rate). It has 111,715 miles on the clock, averaging 4,719 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PF52 URL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
111,715
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,719

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading111,715 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,277
Average per year4,719
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF52 URL 17k41k64k88k112k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,715 miles
Since last MOT+5,277 miles
PASS
Mileage106,438 miles
Since last MOT+7,530 miles
PASS
Mileage98,908 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,901 miles
Since last MOT+10,980 miles
PASS
Mileage87,921 miles
Since last MOT+2,792 miles
PASS
Mileage85,129 miles
Since last MOT+378 miles
PASS
Mileage84,751 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,750 miles
Since last MOT+643 miles
PASS
Mileage84,107 miles
Since last MOT+1,178 miles
PASS
Mileage82,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,929 miles
Since last MOT+1,136 miles
PASS
Mileage81,793 miles
Since last MOT+1,277 miles
PASS
Mileage80,516 miles
Since last MOT+2,290 miles
PASS
Mileage78,226 miles
Since last MOT+2,426 miles
PASS
Mileage75,800 miles
Since last MOT+5,432 miles
PASS
Mileage70,368 miles
Since last MOT+7,455 miles
PASS
Mileage62,913 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,851 miles
Since last MOT+6,233 miles
PASS
Mileage56,618 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,609 miles
Since last MOT+8,671 miles
PASS
Mileage47,938 miles
Since last MOT+7,993 miles
PASS
Mileage39,945 miles
Since last MOT+6,326 miles
PASS
Mileage33,619 miles
Since last MOT+5,497 miles
PASS
Mileage28,122 miles
Since last MOT+7,417 miles
PASS
Mileage20,705 miles
Since last MOT+3,938 miles
PASS
Mileage16,767 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 URL
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 URL

What car is PF52 URL?

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

What is the mileage of PF52 URL?

The last recorded mileage for PF52 URL was 111,715 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF52 URL passed its MOT?

PF52 URL has had 26 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (21 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2026.

Is PF52 URL ULEZ compliant?

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

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