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KC52 XYN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 177,043 miles on the clock, averaging 7,165 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 KC52 XYN

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,043
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,165

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 reading177,043 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,825
Average per year7,165
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KC52 XYN 41k75k109k143k177k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage177,043 miles
Since last MOT+5,825 miles
PASS
Mileage171,218 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,206 miles
Since last MOT+8,497 miles
PASS
Mileage162,709 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,659 miles
Since last MOT+6,647 miles
PASS
Mileage156,012 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,010 miles
Since last MOT+25,343 miles
PASS
Mileage130,667 miles
Since last MOT+845 miles
PASS
Mileage129,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,822 miles
Since last MOT+6,805 miles
PASS
Mileage123,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,017 miles
Since last MOT+6,905 miles
PASS
Mileage116,112 miles
Since last MOT+9,623 miles
PASS
Mileage106,489 miles
Since last MOT+5,391 miles
PASS
Mileage101,098 miles
Since last MOT+7,006 miles
PASS
Mileage94,092 miles
Since last MOT+6,521 miles
PASS
Mileage87,571 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,966 miles
Since last MOT+8,036 miles
PASS
Mileage72,930 miles
Since last MOT+6,676 miles
PASS
Mileage66,254 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,229 miles
Since last MOT+8,325 miles
PASS
Mileage57,904 miles
Since last MOT+6,877 miles
PASS
Mileage51,027 miles
Since last MOT+8,054 miles
PASS
Mileage42,973 miles
Since last MOT+1,973 miles
PASS
Mileage41,000 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 XYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 XYN

What car is KC52 XYN?

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

What is the mileage of KC52 XYN?

The last recorded mileage for KC52 XYN was 177,043 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KC52 XYN passed its MOT?

KC52 XYN has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 28 Jan 2025.

Is KC52 XYN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KC52 XYN 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 XYN?

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