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LB02 NBJ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 32 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 13 (59% pass rate). It has 281,449 miles on the clock, averaging 13,307 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 LB02 NBJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
281,449
Last Mileage
Recorded
32
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 32 tests on record
13,307

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 reading281,449 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year13,307
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB02 NBJ 52k109k167k224k281k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 32 tests on record

PASS
Mileage281,449 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage281,444 miles
Since last MOT+14,224 miles
PASS
Mileage267,220 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage267,216 miles
Since last MOT+17,223 miles
PASS
Mileage249,993 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage249,985 miles
Since last MOT+10,969 miles
PASS
Mileage239,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage239,016 miles
Since last MOT+6,509 miles
PASS
Mileage232,507 miles
Since last MOT+1,530 miles
PASS
Mileage230,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage230,977 miles
Since last MOT+11,472 miles
PASS
Mileage219,505 miles
Since last MOT+1,383 miles
PASS
Mileage218,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage218,122 miles
Since last MOT+12,795 miles
PASS
Mileage205,327 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage205,327 miles
Since last MOT+12,762 miles
PASS
Mileage192,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,565 miles
Since last MOT+22,144 miles
PASS
Mileage170,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,421 miles
Since last MOT+14,756 miles
PASS
Mileage155,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,665 miles
Since last MOT+13,460 miles
PASS
Mileage142,205 miles
Since last MOT+12,259 miles
PASS
Mileage129,946 miles
Since last MOT+14,316 miles
PASS
Mileage115,630 miles
Since last MOT+13,678 miles
PASS
Mileage101,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,952 miles
Since last MOT+16,429 miles
PASS
Mileage85,523 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,523 miles
Since last MOT+17,176 miles
PASS
Mileage68,347 miles
Since last MOT+16,174 miles
PASS
Mileage52,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,173 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 NBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About LB02 NBJ

What car is LB02 NBJ?

LB02 NBJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LB02 NBJ?

The last recorded mileage for LB02 NBJ was 281,449 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB02 NBJ passed its MOT?

LB02 NBJ has had 32 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (19 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2023.

Is LB02 NBJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB02 NBJ 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 LB02 NBJ?

LB02 NBJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.