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PO52 WLE

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 197,106 miles on the clock, averaging 7,175 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 WLE

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,106
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
7,175

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading197,106 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,175
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO52 WLE 62k96k130k163k197k '06'25'17

Check PO52 WLE

Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage197,106 miles
Since last MOT+2,824 miles
PASS
Mileage194,282 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,272 miles
Since last MOT+5,365 miles
PASS
Mileage188,907 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,905 miles
Since last MOT+6,807 miles
PASS
Mileage182,098 miles
Since last MOT+9,790 miles
PASS
Mileage172,308 miles
Since last MOT+7,479 miles
PASS
Mileage164,829 miles
Since last MOT+233 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,596 miles
Since last MOT+11,545 miles
PASS
Mileage153,051 miles
Since last MOT+8,895 miles
PASS
Mileage144,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,156 miles
Since last MOT+1,915 miles
PASS
Mileage142,241 miles
Since last MOT+4,595 miles
PASS
Mileage137,646 miles
Since last MOT+7,967 miles
PASS
Mileage129,679 miles
Since last MOT+7,204 miles
PASS
Mileage122,475 miles
Since last MOT+3,197 miles
PASS
Mileage119,278 miles
Since last MOT+4,994 miles
PASS
Mileage114,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,284 miles
Since last MOT+9,452 miles
PASS
Mileage104,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,832 miles
Since last MOT+9,612 miles
PASS
Mileage95,220 miles
Since last MOT+8,816 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,404 miles
Since last MOT+10,222 miles
PASS
Mileage76,182 miles
Since last MOT+14,261 miles
PASS
Mileage61,921 miles

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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 WLE
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 WLE

What car is PO52 WLE?

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

What is the mileage of PO52 WLE?

The last recorded mileage for PO52 WLE was 197,106 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO52 WLE passed its MOT?

PO52 WLE has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2025.

Is PO52 WLE ULEZ compliant?

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

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