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DE52 KCN

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 153,066 miles on the clock, averaging 6,226 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 DE52 KCN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
153,066
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,226

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading153,066 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,226
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE52 KCN 26k58k89k121k153k '05'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,066 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,064 miles
Since last MOT+2,753 miles
PASS
Mileage150,311 miles
Since last MOT+3,301 miles
PASS
Mileage147,010 miles
Since last MOT+3,388 miles
PASS
Mileage143,622 miles
Since last MOT+2,312 miles
PASS
Mileage141,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,310 miles
Since last MOT+2,160 miles
PASS
Mileage139,150 miles
Since last MOT+2,485 miles
PASS
Mileage136,665 miles
Since last MOT+3,031 miles
PASS
Mileage133,634 miles
Since last MOT+1,632 miles
PASS
Mileage132,002 miles
Since last MOT+3,805 miles
PASS
Mileage128,197 miles
Since last MOT+5,893 miles
PASS
Mileage122,304 miles
Since last MOT+3,426 miles
PASS
Mileage118,878 miles
Since last MOT+3,884 miles
PASS
Mileage114,994 miles
Since last MOT+8,665 miles
PASS
Mileage106,329 miles
Since last MOT+6,645 miles
PASS
Mileage99,684 miles
Since last MOT+8,170 miles
PASS
Mileage91,514 miles
Since last MOT+17,866 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,648 miles
Since last MOT+17,077 miles
PASS
Mileage56,571 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,561 miles
Since last MOT+15,364 miles
PASS
Mileage41,197 miles
Since last MOT+9,324 miles
PASS
Mileage31,873 miles
Since last MOT+6,113 miles
PASS
Mileage25,760 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

RegistrationDE52 KCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About DE52 KCN

What car is DE52 KCN?

DE52 KCN is a beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2002.

What is the mileage of DE52 KCN?

The last recorded mileage for DE52 KCN was 153,066 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE52 KCN passed its MOT?

DE52 KCN has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2026.

Is DE52 KCN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE52 KCN 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 DE52 KCN?

DE52 KCN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.