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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 148,962 miles on the clock, averaging 8,234 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for PO52 VUM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 148,962 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,491 |
| Average per year | 8,234 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 VUM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 VUM
What car is PO52 VUM?
PO52 VUM is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.
What is the mileage of PO52 VUM?
The last recorded mileage for PO52 VUM was 148,962 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PO52 VUM passed its MOT?
PO52 VUM has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2020.
Is PO52 VUM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO52 VUM 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 VUM?
PO52 VUM is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.