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PO52 VXX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 180,016 miles on the clock, averaging 14,811 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 VXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,016
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
14,811

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading180,016 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,697
Average per year14,811
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO52 VXX 40k75k110k145k180k '05'15'11

Check PO52 VXX

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,016 miles
Since last MOT+1,697 miles
PASS
Mileage178,319 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,319 miles
Since last MOT+13,701 miles
PASS
Mileage164,618 miles
Since last MOT+15,713 miles
PASS
Mileage148,905 miles
Since last MOT+15,133 miles
PASS
Mileage133,772 miles
Since last MOT+15,857 miles
PASS
Mileage117,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,915 miles
Since last MOT+24,984 miles
PASS
Mileage92,931 miles
Since last MOT+19,643 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,288 miles
Since last MOT+10,738 miles
PASS
Mileage62,550 miles
Since last MOT+22,100 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,450 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 VXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PO52 VXX

What car is PO52 VXX?

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

What is the mileage of PO52 VXX?

The last recorded mileage for PO52 VXX was 180,016 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO52 VXX passed its MOT?

PO52 VXX has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2015.

Is PO52 VXX ULEZ compliant?

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

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