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 Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 144,907 miles on the clock, averaging 10,078 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 PO52 VPR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 144,907 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 10,078 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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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
| Registration | PO52 VPR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PO — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About PO52 VPR
What car is PO52 VPR?
PO52 VPR is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.
What is the mileage of PO52 VPR?
The last recorded mileage for PO52 VPR was 144,907 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PO52 VPR passed its MOT?
PO52 VPR has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2018.
Is PO52 VPR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO52 VPR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is PO52 VPR?
PO52 VPR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.