Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 124,461 miles on the clock, averaging 6,593 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for NJ02 VRL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 124,461 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 68 |
| Average per year | 6,593 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NJ02 VRL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NJ — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About NJ02 VRL
What car is NJ02 VRL?
NJ02 VRL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.
What is the mileage of NJ02 VRL?
The last recorded mileage for NJ02 VRL was 124,461 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NJ02 VRL passed its MOT?
NJ02 VRL has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2017.
Is NJ02 VRL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ02 VRL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is NJ02 VRL?
NJ02 VRL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.