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 Petrol 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 159,922 miles on the clock, averaging 12,371 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for PL52 UYC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 159,922 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,371 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PL52 UYC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PL — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About PL52 UYC
What car is PL52 UYC?
PL52 UYC is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.
What is the mileage of PL52 UYC?
The last recorded mileage for PL52 UYC was 159,922 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PL52 UYC passed its MOT?
PL52 UYC has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2016.
Is PL52 UYC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL52 UYC 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 UYC?
PL52 UYC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.