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NJ02 VRW

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 142,122 miles on the clock, averaging 8,034 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 NJ02 VRW

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,122
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,034

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading142,122 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,998
Average per year8,034
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NJ02 VRW 38k64k90k116k142k '06'19'12

Check NJ02 VRW

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,122 miles
Since last MOT+4,998 miles
PASS
Mileage137,124 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,069 miles
Since last MOT+5,668 miles
PASS
Mileage131,401 miles
Since last MOT+8,663 miles
PASS
Mileage122,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,738 miles
Since last MOT+9,271 miles
PASS
Mileage113,467 miles
Since last MOT+12,332 miles
PASS
Mileage101,135 miles
Since last MOT+9,114 miles
PASS
Mileage92,021 miles
Since last MOT+7,287 miles
PASS
Mileage84,734 miles
Since last MOT+6,881 miles
PASS
Mileage77,853 miles
Since last MOT+7,473 miles
PASS
Mileage70,380 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,374 miles
Since last MOT+8,430 miles
PASS
Mileage61,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,944 miles
Since last MOT+8,248 miles
PASS
Mileage53,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,696 miles
Since last MOT+8,481 miles
PASS
Mileage45,215 miles
Since last MOT+7,578 miles
PASS
Mileage37,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,637 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 VRW
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 VRW

What car is NJ02 VRW?

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

What is the mileage of NJ02 VRW?

The last recorded mileage for NJ02 VRW was 142,122 miles, recorded on 24 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ02 VRW passed its MOT?

NJ02 VRW has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2019.

Is NJ02 VRW ULEZ compliant?

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

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