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PL52 WCO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 80,741 miles on the clock, averaging 7,090 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 WCO

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,741
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,090

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,741 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,090
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL52 WCO 9k27k45k63k81k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,741 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,741 miles
Since last MOT+5,290 miles
PASS
Mileage75,451 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage63,241 miles
Since last MOT+14,695 miles
PASS
Mileage48,546 miles
Since last MOT+7,924 miles
PASS
Mileage40,622 miles
Since last MOT+122 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,500 miles
Since last MOT+11,182 miles
PASS
Mileage29,318 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,200 miles
Since last MOT+8,718 miles
PASS
Mileage20,482 miles
Since last MOT+2,394 miles
PASS
Mileage18,088 miles
Since last MOT+5,776 miles
PASS
Mileage12,312 miles
Since last MOT+1,924 miles
PASS
Mileage10,388 miles
Since last MOT+1,819 miles
PASS
Mileage8,569 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 WCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PL52 WCO

What car is PL52 WCO?

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

What is the mileage of PL52 WCO?

The last recorded mileage for PL52 WCO was 80,741 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL52 WCO passed its MOT?

PL52 WCO has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2016.

Is PL52 WCO ULEZ compliant?

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

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