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NJ02 SFE

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 138,817 miles on the clock, averaging 9,907 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 NJ02 SFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,817
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,907

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading138,817 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,644
Average per year9,907
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ02 SFE 42k66k90k115k139k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,817 miles
Since last MOT+14,644 miles
PASS
Mileage124,173 miles
Since last MOT+12,378 miles
PASS
Mileage111,795 miles
Since last MOT+9,731 miles
PASS
Mileage102,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,064 miles
Since last MOT+12,206 miles
PASS
Mileage89,858 miles
Since last MOT+7,837 miles
PASS
Mileage82,021 miles
Since last MOT+9,255 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,766 miles
Since last MOT+9,959 miles
PASS
Mileage62,807 miles
Since last MOT+10,611 miles
PASS
Mileage52,196 miles
Since last MOT+10,628 miles
PASS
Mileage41,568 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

RegistrationNJ02 SFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About NJ02 SFE

What car is NJ02 SFE?

NJ02 SFE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NJ02 SFE?

The last recorded mileage for NJ02 SFE was 138,817 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ02 SFE passed its MOT?

NJ02 SFE has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2016.

Is NJ02 SFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ02 SFE 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 NJ02 SFE?

NJ02 SFE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.