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PL52 RPY

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 120,688 miles on the clock, averaging 6,074 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for PL52 RPY

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,688
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,074

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,688 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,643
Average per year6,074
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL52 RPY 49k67k85k103k121k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,688 miles
Since last MOT+3,643 miles
PASS
Mileage117,045 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,040 miles
Since last MOT+7,419 miles
PASS
Mileage109,621 miles
Since last MOT+3,090 miles
PASS
Mileage106,531 miles
Since last MOT+2,230 miles
PASS
Mileage104,301 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,258 miles
Since last MOT+6,385 miles
PASS
Mileage97,873 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,864 miles
Since last MOT+3,282 miles
PASS
Mileage94,582 miles
Since last MOT+1,705 miles
PASS
Mileage92,877 miles
Since last MOT+6,068 miles
PASS
Mileage86,809 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,809 miles
Since last MOT+10,632 miles
PASS
Mileage76,177 miles
Since last MOT+9,542 miles
PASS
Mileage66,635 miles
Since last MOT+8,462 miles
PASS
Mileage58,173 miles
Since last MOT+8,988 miles
PASS
Mileage49,185 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 RPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PL52 RPY

What car is PL52 RPY?

PL52 RPY is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PL52 RPY?

The last recorded mileage for PL52 RPY was 120,688 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL52 RPY passed its MOT?

PL52 RPY has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2017.

Is PL52 RPY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL52 RPY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, 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 RPY?

PL52 RPY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.