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NC52 EPN

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 178,319 miles on the clock, averaging 10,677 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 NC52 EPN

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,319
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,677

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,319 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,746
Average per year10,677
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NC52 EPN 74k100k126k152k178k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,319 miles
Since last MOT+16,746 miles
PASS
Mileage161,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,573 miles
Since last MOT+9,727 miles
PASS
Mileage151,846 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,841 miles
Since last MOT+7,481 miles
PASS
Mileage144,360 miles
Since last MOT+13,005 miles
PASS
Mileage131,355 miles
Since last MOT+18,348 miles
PASS
Mileage113,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,007 miles
Since last MOT+2,306 miles
PASS
Mileage110,701 miles
Since last MOT+6,077 miles
PASS
Mileage104,624 miles
Since last MOT+7,347 miles
PASS
Mileage97,277 miles
Since last MOT+14,070 miles
PASS
Mileage83,207 miles
Since last MOT+9,388 miles
PASS
Mileage73,819 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC52 EPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNC — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NC52 EPN

What car is NC52 EPN?

NC52 EPN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NC52 EPN?

The last recorded mileage for NC52 EPN was 178,319 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NC52 EPN passed its MOT?

NC52 EPN has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2015.

Is NC52 EPN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NC52 EPN 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 NC52 EPN?

NC52 EPN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.