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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 108,730 miles on the clock, averaging 7,335 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for PL52 UMO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 108,730 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 7,335 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | PL52 UMO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PL — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About PL52 UMO
What car is PL52 UMO?
PL52 UMO is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.
What is the mileage of PL52 UMO?
The last recorded mileage for PL52 UMO was 108,730 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PL52 UMO passed its MOT?
PL52 UMO has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2016.
Is PL52 UMO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL52 UMO 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 PL52 UMO?
PL52 UMO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.