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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 94,075 miles on the clock, averaging 5,588 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for PL52 CEV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 94,075 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,873 |
| Average per year | 5,588 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PL52 CEV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PL — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About PL52 CEV
What car is PL52 CEV?
PL52 CEV is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PL52 CEV?
The last recorded mileage for PL52 CEV was 94,075 miles, recorded on 11 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PL52 CEV passed its MOT?
PL52 CEV has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2020.
Is PL52 CEV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL52 CEV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is PL52 CEV?
PL52 CEV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.