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PL52 VJJ

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 221,977 miles on the clock, averaging 10,664 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PL52 VJJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
221,977
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
10,664

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading221,977 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,664
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL52 VJJ 36k83k129k176k222k '06'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage221,977 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage221,975 miles
Since last MOT+18,742 miles
PASS
Mileage203,233 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,182 miles
Since last MOT+3,380 miles
PASS
Mileage199,802 miles
Since last MOT+3,015 miles
PASS
Mileage196,787 miles
Since last MOT+4,805 miles
PASS
Mileage191,982 miles
Since last MOT+6,852 miles
PASS
Mileage185,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,130 miles
Since last MOT+6,130 miles
PASS
Mileage179,000 miles
Since last MOT+6,571 miles
PASS
Mileage172,429 miles
Since last MOT+9,254 miles
PASS
Mileage163,175 miles
Since last MOT+7,560 miles
PASS
Mileage155,615 miles
Since last MOT+552 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,063 miles
Since last MOT+8,178 miles
PASS
Mileage146,885 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,883 miles
Since last MOT+15,273 miles
PASS
Mileage131,610 miles
Since last MOT+344 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,266 miles
Since last MOT+14,102 miles
PASS
Mileage117,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,164 miles
Since last MOT+13,197 miles
PASS
Mileage103,967 miles
Since last MOT+14,213 miles
PASS
Mileage89,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,754 miles
Since last MOT+12,297 miles
PASS
Mileage77,457 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,425 miles
Since last MOT+23,095 miles
PASS
Mileage54,330 miles
Since last MOT+18,095 miles
PASS
Mileage36,235 miles

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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

RegistrationPL52 VJJ
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 VJJ

What car is PL52 VJJ?

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

What is the mileage of PL52 VJJ?

The last recorded mileage for PL52 VJJ was 221,977 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL52 VJJ passed its MOT?

PL52 VJJ has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2023.

Is PL52 VJJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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