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NG02 XAR

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 12 (59% pass rate). It has 179,867 miles on the clock, averaging 7,784 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for NG02 XAR

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,867
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2005
59%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
7,784

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading179,867 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,784
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NG02 XAR 37k73k108k144k180k '05'23'13

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,867 miles
Since last MOT+5,065 miles
PASS
Mileage174,802 miles
Since last MOT+1,474 miles
PASS
Mileage173,328 miles
Since last MOT+344 miles
PASS
Mileage172,984 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,973 miles
Since last MOT+3,917 miles
PASS
Mileage169,056 miles
Since last MOT+4,568 miles
PASS
Mileage164,488 miles
Since last MOT+8,731 miles
PASS
Mileage155,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,757 miles
Since last MOT+8,481 miles
PASS
Mileage147,276 miles
Since last MOT+5,638 miles
PASS
Mileage141,638 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,635 miles
Since last MOT+8,809 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,826 miles
Since last MOT+18,587 miles
PASS
Mileage114,239 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,234 miles
Since last MOT+14,527 miles
PASS
Mileage99,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,707 miles
Since last MOT+18,134 miles
PASS
Mileage81,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,573 miles
Since last MOT+15,825 miles
PASS
Mileage65,748 miles
Since last MOT+3,052 miles
PASS
Mileage62,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,696 miles
Since last MOT+5,811 miles
PASS
Mileage56,885 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,869 miles
Since last MOT+8,676 miles
PASS
Mileage48,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,193 miles
Since last MOT+9,618 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,575 miles
Since last MOT+1,537 miles
PASS
Mileage37,038 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG02 XAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNG — Newcastle, North
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About NG02 XAR

What car is NG02 XAR?

NG02 XAR is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NG02 XAR?

The last recorded mileage for NG02 XAR was 179,867 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NG02 XAR passed its MOT?

NG02 XAR has had 29 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (17 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2023.

Is NG02 XAR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NG02 XAR 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 NG02 XAR?

NG02 XAR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.