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PN02 PUK

2001 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 2001 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 137,430 miles on the clock, averaging 7,197 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 PN02 PUK

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,430
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,197

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading137,430 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,476
Average per year7,197
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PN02 PUK 30k57k84k111k137k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,430 miles
Since last MOT+1,476 miles
PASS
Mileage135,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,954 miles
Since last MOT+2,647 miles
PASS
Mileage133,307 miles
Since last MOT+2,775 miles
PASS
Mileage130,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,532 miles
Since last MOT+2,960 miles
PASS
Mileage127,572 miles
Since last MOT+6,985 miles
PASS
Mileage120,587 miles
Since last MOT+2,960 miles
PASS
Mileage117,627 miles
Since last MOT+4,326 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,301 miles
Since last MOT+5,938 miles
PASS
Mileage107,363 miles
Since last MOT+9,053 miles
PASS
Mileage98,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,310 miles
Since last MOT+14,724 miles
PASS
Mileage83,586 miles
Since last MOT+15,505 miles
PASS
Mileage68,081 miles
Since last MOT+10,945 miles
PASS
Mileage57,136 miles
Since last MOT+10,127 miles
PASS
Mileage47,009 miles
Since last MOT+8,037 miles
PASS
Mileage38,972 miles
Since last MOT+9,259 miles
PASS
Mileage29,713 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 PUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codePN — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PN02 PUK

What car is PN02 PUK?

PN02 PUK is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2001.

What is the mileage of PN02 PUK?

The last recorded mileage for PN02 PUK was 137,430 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PN02 PUK passed its MOT?

PN02 PUK has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2021.

Is PN02 PUK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PN02 PUK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PN02 PUK?

PN02 PUK is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.