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PO52 XOB

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 149,546 miles on the clock, averaging 8,176 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 XOB

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,546
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,176

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading149,546 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,134
Average per year8,176
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO52 XOB 56k79k103k126k150k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,546 miles
Since last MOT+4,134 miles
PASS
Mileage145,412 miles
Since last MOT+5,269 miles
PASS
Mileage140,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,143 miles
Since last MOT+2,719 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,424 miles
Since last MOT+5,979 miles
PASS
Mileage131,445 miles
Since last MOT+10,932 miles
PASS
Mileage120,513 miles
Since last MOT+10,459 miles
PASS
Mileage110,054 miles
Since last MOT+2,988 miles
PASS
Mileage107,066 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,065 miles
Since last MOT+8,772 miles
PASS
Mileage98,293 miles
Since last MOT+26,665 miles
PASS
Mileage71,628 miles
Since last MOT+8,191 miles
PASS
Mileage63,437 miles
Since last MOT+7,886 miles
PASS
Mileage55,551 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 XOB
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 XOB

What car is PO52 XOB?

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

What is the mileage of PO52 XOB?

The last recorded mileage for PO52 XOB was 149,546 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO52 XOB passed its MOT?

PO52 XOB has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2017.

Is PO52 XOB ULEZ compliant?

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

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