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PO52 VVS

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 205,606 miles on the clock, averaging 11,786 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 VVS

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,606
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,786

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading205,606 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18
Average per year11,786
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO52 VVS 50k89k128k167k206k '05'18'12

Check PO52 VVS

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,606 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage205,588 miles
Since last MOT+9,796 miles
PASS
Mileage195,792 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage195,792 miles
Since last MOT+4,449 miles
PASS
Mileage191,343 miles
Since last MOT+6,971 miles
PASS
Mileage184,372 miles
Since last MOT+10,793 miles
PASS
Mileage173,579 miles
Since last MOT+7,804 miles
PASS
Mileage165,775 miles
Since last MOT+14,950 miles
PASS
Mileage150,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,825 miles
Since last MOT+16,862 miles
PASS
Mileage133,963 miles
Since last MOT+12,572 miles
PASS
Mileage121,391 miles
Since last MOT+11,569 miles
PASS
Mileage109,822 miles
Since last MOT+12,707 miles
PASS
Mileage97,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,115 miles
Since last MOT+19,204 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,911 miles
Since last MOT+13,036 miles
PASS
Mileage64,875 miles
Since last MOT+474 miles
PASS
Mileage64,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,401 miles
Since last MOT+14,076 miles
PASS
Mileage50,325 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PO52 VVS

What car is PO52 VVS?

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

What is the mileage of PO52 VVS?

The last recorded mileage for PO52 VVS was 205,606 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO52 VVS passed its MOT?

PO52 VVS has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2018.

Is PO52 VVS ULEZ compliant?

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

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