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PJ52 DZZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 222,294 miles on the clock, averaging 12,904 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 PJ52 DZZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
222,294
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
12,904

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading222,294 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year12,904
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ52 DZZ 38k84k130k176k222k '05'19'15

Check PJ52 DZZ

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage222,294 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage222,291 miles
Since last MOT+20,472 miles
PASS
Mileage201,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage201,819 miles
Since last MOT+17,268 miles
PASS
Mileage184,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,551 miles
Since last MOT+16,818 miles
PASS
Mileage167,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,733 miles
Since last MOT+24,016 miles
PASS
Mileage143,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,717 miles
Since last MOT+17,180 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,537 miles
Since last MOT+12,341 miles
PASS
Mileage114,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,196 miles
Since last MOT+10,283 miles
PASS
Mileage103,913 miles
Since last MOT+9,038 miles
PASS
Mileage94,875 miles
Since last MOT+13,076 miles
PASS
Mileage81,799 miles
Since last MOT+13,680 miles
PASS
Mileage68,119 miles
Since last MOT+119 miles
PASS
Mileage68,000 miles
Since last MOT+12,574 miles
PASS
Mileage55,426 miles
Since last MOT+17,018 miles
PASS
Mileage38,408 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 DZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PJ52 DZZ

What car is PJ52 DZZ?

PJ52 DZZ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PJ52 DZZ?

The last recorded mileage for PJ52 DZZ was 222,294 miles, recorded on 31 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ52 DZZ passed its MOT?

PJ52 DZZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 31 Dec 2019.

Is PJ52 DZZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ52 DZZ 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 PJ52 DZZ?

PJ52 DZZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.