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ST52 PLX

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 179,357 miles on the clock, averaging 4,521 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 ST52 PLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,357
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,521

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 reading179,357 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,979
Average per year4,521
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST52 PLX 107k125k143k161k179k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage179,357 miles
Since last MOT+10,979 miles
PASS
Mileage168,378 miles
Since last MOT+6,480 miles
PASS
Mileage161,898 miles
Since last MOT+7,162 miles
PASS
Mileage154,736 miles
Since last MOT+1,852 miles
PASS
Mileage152,884 miles
Since last MOT+3,015 miles
PASS
Mileage149,869 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,868 miles
Since last MOT+1,414 miles
PASS
Mileage148,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,454 miles
Since last MOT+2,693 miles
PASS
Mileage145,761 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,728 miles
Since last MOT+4,336 miles
PASS
Mileage141,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,392 miles
Since last MOT+4,183 miles
PASS
Mileage137,209 miles
Since last MOT+3,236 miles
PASS
Mileage133,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,973 miles
Since last MOT+3,555 miles
PASS
Mileage130,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,418 miles
Since last MOT+4,365 miles
PASS
Mileage126,053 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,904 miles
Since last MOT+5,600 miles
PASS
Mileage121,304 miles
Since last MOT+4,324 miles
PASS
Mileage116,980 miles
Since last MOT+4,877 miles
PASS
Mileage112,103 miles
Since last MOT+5,001 miles
PASS
Mileage107,102 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

RegistrationST52 PLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About ST52 PLX

What car is ST52 PLX?

ST52 PLX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2002.

What is the mileage of ST52 PLX?

The last recorded mileage for ST52 PLX was 179,357 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST52 PLX passed its MOT?

ST52 PLX has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 11 Nov 2022.

Is ST52 PLX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST52 PLX 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 ST52 PLX?

ST52 PLX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.