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FN52 NXB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 107,464 miles on the clock, averaging 6,468 miles per year, below 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 NXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,464
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,468

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 reading107,464 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,984
Average per year6,468
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN52 NXB 27k47k67k87k107k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,464 miles
Since last MOT+8,984 miles
PASS
Mileage98,480 miles
Since last MOT+5,613 miles
PASS
Mileage92,867 miles
Since last MOT+6,573 miles
PASS
Mileage86,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,294 miles
Since last MOT+9,921 miles
PASS
Mileage76,373 miles
Since last MOT+7,875 miles
PASS
Mileage68,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,498 miles
Since last MOT+597 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,901 miles
Since last MOT+3,225 miles
PASS
Mileage64,676 miles
Since last MOT+5,444 miles
PASS
Mileage59,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,232 miles
Since last MOT+8,180 miles
PASS
Mileage51,052 miles
Since last MOT+8,015 miles
PASS
Mileage43,037 miles
Since last MOT+9,498 miles
PASS
Mileage33,539 miles
Since last MOT+6,342 miles
PASS
Mileage27,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,197 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 NXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About FN52 NXB

What car is FN52 NXB?

FN52 NXB is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FN52 NXB?

The last recorded mileage for FN52 NXB was 107,464 miles, recorded on 18 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN52 NXB passed its MOT?

FN52 NXB has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2018.

Is FN52 NXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN52 NXB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, 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 NXB?

FN52 NXB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.