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SN52 XNC

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 186,825 miles on the clock, averaging 11,433 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 SN52 XNC

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,825
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,433

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 reading186,825 miles
Reading date
Miles last year105
Average per year11,433
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN52 XNC 47k82k117k152k187k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,825 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,720 miles
Since last MOT+26,814 miles
PASS
Mileage159,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,906 miles
Since last MOT+5,765 miles
PASS
Mileage154,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,141 miles
Since last MOT+10,774 miles
PASS
Mileage143,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,367 miles
Since last MOT+11,246 miles
PASS
Mileage132,121 miles
Since last MOT+25,798 miles
PASS
Mileage106,323 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage100,839 miles
Since last MOT+6,209 miles
PASS
Mileage94,630 miles
Since last MOT+10,334 miles
PASS
Mileage84,296 miles
Since last MOT+7,653 miles
PASS
Mileage76,643 miles
Since last MOT+7,268 miles
PASS
Mileage69,375 miles
Since last MOT+6,316 miles
PASS
Mileage63,059 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,059 miles
Since last MOT+15,745 miles
PASS
Mileage47,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,314 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 XNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SN52 XNC

What car is SN52 XNC?

SN52 XNC is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SN52 XNC?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 XNC was 186,825 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 XNC passed its MOT?

SN52 XNC has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2017.

Is SN52 XNC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN52 XNC 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 SN52 XNC?

SN52 XNC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.