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FN52 NKS

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1600cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 127,904 miles on the clock, averaging 9,756 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for FN52 NKS

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,904
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,756

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading127,904 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,494
Average per year9,756
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN52 NKS 39k61k83k106k128k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,904 miles
Since last MOT+13,494 miles
PASS
Mileage114,410 miles
Since last MOT+136 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,274 miles
Since last MOT+11,171 miles
PASS
Mileage103,103 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,102 miles
Since last MOT+11,211 miles
PASS
Mileage91,891 miles
Since last MOT+10,421 miles
PASS
Mileage81,470 miles
Since last MOT+397 miles
PASS
Mileage81,073 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,047 miles
Since last MOT+14,590 miles
PASS
Mileage66,457 miles
Since last MOT+13,512 miles
PASS
Mileage52,945 miles
Since last MOT+7,976 miles
PASS
Mileage44,969 miles
Since last MOT+6,231 miles
PASS
Mileage38,738 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 NKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FN52 NKS

What car is FN52 NKS?

FN52 NKS is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of FN52 NKS?

The last recorded mileage for FN52 NKS was 127,904 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN52 NKS passed its MOT?

FN52 NKS has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2015.

Is FN52 NKS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN52 NKS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FN52 NKS?

FN52 NKS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.