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PO52 VUB

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 152,848 miles on the clock, averaging 9,159 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 VUB

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,848
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,159

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading152,848 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,314
Average per year9,159
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO52 VUB 60k83k107k130k153k '05'15'11

Check PO52 VUB

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,848 miles
Since last MOT+8,314 miles
PASS
Mileage144,534 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,488 miles
Since last MOT+10,808 miles
PASS
Mileage133,680 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,679 miles
Since last MOT+4,397 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,282 miles
Since last MOT+11,245 miles
PASS
Mileage118,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,037 miles
Since last MOT+11,648 miles
PASS
Mileage106,389 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,389 miles
Since last MOT+15,362 miles
PASS
Mileage91,027 miles
Since last MOT+8,394 miles
PASS
Mileage82,633 miles
Since last MOT+13,667 miles
PASS
Mileage68,966 miles
Since last MOT+3,262 miles
PASS
Mileage65,704 miles
Since last MOT+5,536 miles
PASS
Mileage60,168 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

RegistrationPO52 VUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PO52 VUB

What car is PO52 VUB?

PO52 VUB is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PO52 VUB?

The last recorded mileage for PO52 VUB was 152,848 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO52 VUB passed its MOT?

PO52 VUB has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2015.

Is PO52 VUB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO52 VUB 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 VUB?

PO52 VUB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.