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VA52 PNU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 147,140 miles on the clock, averaging 8,863 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 VA52 PNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,140
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,863

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 reading147,140 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,863
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VA52 PNU 45k71k96k122k147k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,140 miles
Since last MOT+8,786 miles
PASS
Mileage138,354 miles
Since last MOT+6,848 miles
PASS
Mileage131,506 miles
Since last MOT+9,376 miles
PASS
Mileage122,130 miles
Since last MOT+10,909 miles
PASS
Mileage111,221 miles
Since last MOT+13,234 miles
PASS
Mileage97,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,987 miles
Since last MOT+7,780 miles
PASS
Mileage90,207 miles
Since last MOT+7,858 miles
PASS
Mileage82,349 miles
Since last MOT+7,524 miles
PASS
Mileage74,825 miles
Since last MOT+7,680 miles
PASS
Mileage67,145 miles
Since last MOT+10,511 miles
PASS
Mileage56,634 miles
Since last MOT+551 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,083 miles
Since last MOT+11,076 miles
PASS
Mileage45,007 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 PNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VA52 PNU

What car is VA52 PNU?

VA52 PNU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VA52 PNU?

The last recorded mileage for VA52 PNU was 147,140 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA52 PNU passed its MOT?

VA52 PNU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2018.

Is VA52 PNU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA52 PNU 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 VA52 PNU?

VA52 PNU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.