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NK52 XWD

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). It has 205,712 miles on the clock, averaging 9,297 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 NK52 XWD

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,712
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
9,297

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 reading205,712 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,505
Average per year9,297
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NK52 XWD 30k74k118k162k206k '05'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,712 miles
Since last MOT+2,505 miles
PASS
Mileage203,207 miles
Since last MOT+4,332 miles
PASS
Mileage198,875 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,874 miles
Since last MOT+4,351 miles
PASS
Mileage194,523 miles
Since last MOT+4,264 miles
PASS
Mileage190,259 miles
Since last MOT+4,839 miles
PASS
Mileage185,420 miles
Since last MOT+3,828 miles
PASS
Mileage181,592 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,590 miles
Since last MOT+3,716 miles
PASS
Mileage177,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,874 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,867 miles
Since last MOT+3,355 miles
PASS
Mileage174,512 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,463 miles
Since last MOT+4,821 miles
PASS
Mileage169,642 miles
Since last MOT+17,437 miles
PASS
Mileage152,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,205 miles
Since last MOT+23,147 miles
PASS
Mileage129,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,058 miles
Since last MOT+21,388 miles
PASS
Mileage107,670 miles
Since last MOT+16,352 miles
PASS
Mileage91,318 miles
Since last MOT+20,031 miles
PASS
Mileage71,287 miles
Since last MOT+3,324 miles
PASS
Mileage67,963 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,963 miles
Since last MOT+10,341 miles
PASS
Mileage57,622 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,617 miles
Since last MOT+9,958 miles
PASS
Mileage47,659 miles
Since last MOT+10,140 miles
PASS
Mileage37,519 miles
Since last MOT+7,056 miles
PASS
Mileage30,463 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK52 XWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNK — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NK52 XWD

What car is NK52 XWD?

NK52 XWD is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NK52 XWD?

The last recorded mileage for NK52 XWD was 205,712 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NK52 XWD passed its MOT?

NK52 XWD has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2024.

Is NK52 XWD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NK52 XWD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is NK52 XWD?

NK52 XWD is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.