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PL52 RKO

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 122,902 miles on the clock, averaging 7,443 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PL52 RKO

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,902
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,443

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading122,902 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,443
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL52 RKO 20k46k72k97k123k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,902 miles
Since last MOT+4,127 miles
PASS
Mileage118,775 miles
Since last MOT+5,217 miles
PASS
Mileage113,558 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,555 miles
Since last MOT+5,626 miles
PASS
Mileage107,929 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,927 miles
Since last MOT+5,689 miles
PASS
Mileage102,238 miles
Since last MOT+6,446 miles
PASS
Mileage95,792 miles
Since last MOT+8,566 miles
PASS
Mileage87,226 miles
Since last MOT+7,757 miles
PASS
Mileage79,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,469 miles
Since last MOT+7,635 miles
PASS
Mileage71,834 miles
Since last MOT+11,607 miles
PASS
Mileage60,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,227 miles
Since last MOT+13,264 miles
PASS
Mileage46,963 miles
Since last MOT+10,444 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,519 miles
Since last MOT+7,260 miles
PASS
Mileage29,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,259 miles
Since last MOT+1,979 miles
PASS
Mileage27,280 miles
Since last MOT+7,079 miles
PASS
Mileage20,201 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 RKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PL52 RKO

What car is PL52 RKO?

PL52 RKO is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL52 RKO?

The last recorded mileage for PL52 RKO was 122,902 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL52 RKO passed its MOT?

PL52 RKO has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2019.

Is PL52 RKO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL52 RKO 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 PL52 RKO?

PL52 RKO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.