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NK52 XWN

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 157,758 miles on the clock, averaging 11,710 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 XWN

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,758
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
11,710

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,758 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,710
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NK52 XWN 29k61k93k126k158k '05'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,758 miles
Since last MOT+10,674 miles
PASS
Mileage147,084 miles
Since last MOT+10,568 miles
PASS
Mileage136,516 miles
Since last MOT+9,795 miles
PASS
Mileage126,721 miles
Since last MOT+8,553 miles
PASS
Mileage118,168 miles
Since last MOT+10,920 miles
PASS
Mileage107,248 miles
Since last MOT+10,838 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,410 miles
Since last MOT+8,837 miles
PASS
Mileage87,573 miles
Since last MOT+11,387 miles
PASS
Mileage76,186 miles
Since last MOT+12,089 miles
PASS
Mileage64,097 miles
Since last MOT+17,804 miles
PASS
Mileage46,293 miles
Since last MOT+17,325 miles
PASS
Mileage28,968 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

RegistrationNK52 XWN
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 XWN

What car is NK52 XWN?

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

What is the mileage of NK52 XWN?

The last recorded mileage for NK52 XWN was 157,758 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NK52 XWN passed its MOT?

NK52 XWN has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2016.

Is NK52 XWN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NK52 XWN 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 XWN?

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