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KM52 XCN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Luton, 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 216,500 miles on the clock, averaging 7,475 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for KM52 XCN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
216,500
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,475

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading216,500 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,358
Average per year7,475
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KM52 XCN 67k105k142k179k217k '06'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage216,500 miles
Since last MOT+10,358 miles
PASS
Mileage206,142 miles
Since last MOT+6,416 miles
PASS
Mileage199,726 miles
Since last MOT+9,437 miles
PASS
Mileage190,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,289 miles
Since last MOT+8,701 miles
PASS
Mileage181,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,588 miles
Since last MOT+3,060 miles
PASS
Mileage178,528 miles
Since last MOT+1,607 miles
PASS
Mileage176,921 miles
Since last MOT+2,621 miles
PASS
Mileage174,300 miles
Since last MOT+5,148 miles
PASS
Mileage169,152 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,146 miles
Since last MOT+4,041 miles
PASS
Mileage165,105 miles
Since last MOT+6,103 miles
PASS
Mileage159,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,002 miles
Since last MOT+7,920 miles
PASS
Mileage151,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,082 miles
Since last MOT+5,326 miles
PASS
Mileage145,756 miles
Since last MOT+9,828 miles
PASS
Mileage135,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,928 miles
Since last MOT+8,795 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,133 miles
Since last MOT+12,105 miles
PASS
Mileage115,028 miles
Since last MOT+11,252 miles
PASS
Mileage103,776 miles
Since last MOT+12,281 miles
PASS
Mileage91,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,495 miles
Since last MOT+12,189 miles
PASS
Mileage79,306 miles
Since last MOT+12,017 miles
PASS
Mileage67,289 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

RegistrationKM52 XCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKM — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KM52 XCN

What car is KM52 XCN?

KM52 XCN is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KM52 XCN?

The last recorded mileage for KM52 XCN was 216,500 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM52 XCN passed its MOT?

KM52 XCN has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2026.

Is KM52 XCN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KM52 XCN 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 KM52 XCN?

KM52 XCN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.