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PO52 VYF

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 137,024 miles on the clock, averaging 6,627 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PO52 VYF

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,024
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,627

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading137,024 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,303
Average per year6,627
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO52 VYF 41k65k89k113k137k '06'21'15

Check PO52 VYF

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,024 miles
Since last MOT+3,303 miles
PASS
Mileage133,721 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,677 miles
Since last MOT+2,494 miles
PASS
Mileage131,183 miles
Since last MOT+8,676 miles
PASS
Mileage122,507 miles
Since last MOT+7,864 miles
PASS
Mileage114,643 miles
Since last MOT+7,343 miles
PASS
Mileage107,300 miles
Since last MOT+8,616 miles
PASS
Mileage98,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,684 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,635 miles
Since last MOT+5,398 miles
PASS
Mileage93,237 miles
Since last MOT+3,501 miles
PASS
Mileage89,736 miles
Since last MOT+5,656 miles
PASS
Mileage84,080 miles
Since last MOT+3,068 miles
PASS
Mileage81,012 miles
Since last MOT+7,164 miles
PASS
Mileage73,848 miles
Since last MOT+7,461 miles
PASS
Mileage66,387 miles
Since last MOT+7,903 miles
PASS
Mileage58,484 miles
Since last MOT+9,259 miles
PASS
Mileage49,225 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,222 miles
Since last MOT+8,384 miles
PASS
Mileage40,838 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 VYF
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 VYF

What car is PO52 VYF?

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

What is the mileage of PO52 VYF?

The last recorded mileage for PO52 VYF was 137,024 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO52 VYF passed its MOT?

PO52 VYF has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2021.

Is PO52 VYF ULEZ compliant?

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

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