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KC52 PBX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 292,481 miles on the clock, averaging 12,243 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for KC52 PBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
292,481
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
12,243

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading292,481 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,182
Average per year12,243
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KC52 PBX 64k121k178k235k292k '05'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage292,481 miles
Since last MOT+4,182 miles
PASS
Mileage288,299 miles
Since last MOT+9,061 miles
PASS
Mileage279,238 miles
Since last MOT+6,073 miles
PASS
Mileage273,165 miles
Since last MOT+505 miles
FAIL
Mileage272,660 miles
Since last MOT+8,453 miles
PASS
Mileage264,207 miles
Since last MOT+8,489 miles
PASS
Mileage255,718 miles
Since last MOT+15,382 miles
PASS
Mileage240,336 miles
Since last MOT+437 miles
FAIL
Mileage239,899 miles
Since last MOT+12,443 miles
PASS
Mileage227,456 miles
Since last MOT+9,322 miles
PASS
Mileage218,134 miles
FAIL
Mileage218,216 miles
Since last MOT+4,179 miles
PASS
Mileage214,037 miles
Since last MOT+17,747 miles
PASS
Mileage196,290 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,262 miles
Since last MOT+18,285 miles
PASS
Mileage177,977 miles
Since last MOT+17,610 miles
PASS
Mileage160,367 miles
Since last MOT+19,000 miles
PASS
Mileage141,367 miles
Since last MOT+19,028 miles
PASS
Mileage122,339 miles
Since last MOT+16,174 miles
PASS
Mileage106,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,165 miles
Since last MOT+19,409 miles
PASS
Mileage86,756 miles
Since last MOT+22,759 miles
PASS
Mileage63,997 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

RegistrationKC52 PBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKC — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KC52 PBX

What car is KC52 PBX?

KC52 PBX is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KC52 PBX?

The last recorded mileage for KC52 PBX was 292,481 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KC52 PBX passed its MOT?

KC52 PBX has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2024.

Is KC52 PBX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KC52 PBX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is KC52 PBX?

KC52 PBX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.