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PW52 PAM

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Carlisle, 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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 9 (70% pass rate). It has 73,057 miles on the clock, averaging 2,975 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for PW52 PAM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
73,057
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2005
70%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
2,975

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

Low mileage
Latest reading73,057 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year2,975
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PW52 PAM 13k28k43k58k73k '05'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,057 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,054 miles
Since last MOT+8,051 miles
PASS
Mileage65,003 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,001 miles
Since last MOT+6,158 miles
PASS
Mileage58,843 miles
Since last MOT+200 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,643 miles
Since last MOT+10,091 miles
PASS
Mileage48,552 miles
Since last MOT+8,569 miles
PASS
Mileage39,983 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,971 miles
Since last MOT+5,440 miles
PASS
Mileage34,531 miles
Since last MOT+1,363 miles
PASS
Mileage33,168 miles
Since last MOT+1,986 miles
PASS
Mileage31,182 miles
Since last MOT+2,977 miles
PASS
Mileage28,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,205 miles
Since last MOT+1,338 miles
PASS
Mileage26,867 miles
Since last MOT+1,035 miles
PASS
Mileage25,832 miles
Since last MOT+802 miles
PASS
Mileage25,030 miles
Since last MOT+1,119 miles
PASS
Mileage23,911 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,911 miles
Since last MOT+1,031 miles
PASS
Mileage22,880 miles
Since last MOT+1,117 miles
PASS
Mileage21,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,763 miles
Since last MOT+747 miles
PASS
Mileage21,016 miles
Since last MOT+1,027 miles
PASS
Mileage19,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,989 miles
Since last MOT+1,061 miles
PASS
Mileage18,928 miles
Since last MOT+1,534 miles
PASS
Mileage17,394 miles
Since last MOT+1,228 miles
PASS
Mileage16,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,166 miles
Since last MOT+3,220 miles
PASS
Mileage12,946 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

RegistrationPW52 PAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePW — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PW52 PAM

What car is PW52 PAM?

PW52 PAM is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2002.

What is the mileage of PW52 PAM?

The last recorded mileage for PW52 PAM was 73,057 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PW52 PAM passed its MOT?

PW52 PAM has had 30 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (21 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2026.

Is PW52 PAM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PW52 PAM 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 PW52 PAM?

PW52 PAM is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.