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PL52 VUD

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 185,750 miles on the clock, averaging 11,092 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 VUD

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,750
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,092

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading185,750 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,092
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL52 VUD 99k121k143k164k186k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,750 miles
Since last MOT+11,436 miles
PASS
Mileage174,314 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,313 miles
Since last MOT+8,903 miles
PASS
Mileage165,410 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,400 miles
Since last MOT+16,477 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,923 miles
Since last MOT+13,404 miles
PASS
Mileage135,519 miles
Since last MOT+9,920 miles
PASS
Mileage125,599 miles
Since last MOT+7,930 miles
PASS
Mileage117,669 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,663 miles
Since last MOT+18,319 miles
PASS
Mileage99,344 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 VUD
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 VUD

What car is PL52 VUD?

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

What is the mileage of PL52 VUD?

The last recorded mileage for PL52 VUD was 185,750 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL52 VUD passed its MOT?

PL52 VUD has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2013.

Is PL52 VUD ULEZ compliant?

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

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