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PX52 BVL

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 164,011 miles on the clock, averaging 7,314 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 PX52 BVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,011
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,314

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 reading164,011 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,524
Average per year7,314
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX52 BVL 36k68k100k132k164k '05'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,011 miles
Since last MOT+5,524 miles
PASS
Mileage158,487 miles
Since last MOT+2,845 miles
PASS
Mileage155,642 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,642 miles
Since last MOT+14,661 miles
PASS
Mileage140,981 miles
Since last MOT+10,581 miles
PASS
Mileage130,400 miles
Since last MOT+5,524 miles
PASS
Mileage124,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,876 miles
Since last MOT+6,231 miles
PASS
Mileage118,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,645 miles
Since last MOT+5,283 miles
PASS
Mileage113,362 miles
Since last MOT+7,490 miles
PASS
Mileage105,872 miles
Since last MOT+5,588 miles
PASS
Mileage100,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,284 miles
Since last MOT+1,387 miles
PASS
Mileage98,897 miles
Since last MOT+2,543 miles
PASS
Mileage96,354 miles
Since last MOT+4,654 miles
PASS
Mileage91,700 miles
Since last MOT+9,204 miles
PASS
Mileage82,496 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,480 miles
Since last MOT+11,773 miles
PASS
Mileage70,707 miles
Since last MOT+10,189 miles
PASS
Mileage60,518 miles
Since last MOT+10,943 miles
PASS
Mileage49,575 miles
Since last MOT+13,444 miles
PASS
Mileage36,131 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

RegistrationPX52 BVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PX52 BVL

What car is PX52 BVL?

PX52 BVL is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2002.

What is the mileage of PX52 BVL?

The last recorded mileage for PX52 BVL was 164,011 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX52 BVL passed its MOT?

PX52 BVL has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2023.

Is PX52 BVL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX52 BVL 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 PX52 BVL?

PX52 BVL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.