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 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 144,168 miles on the clock, averaging 6,458 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for NJ02 VWL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 144,168 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,398 |
| Average per year | 6,458 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NJ02 VWL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NJ — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About NJ02 VWL
What car is NJ02 VWL?
NJ02 VWL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.
What is the mileage of NJ02 VWL?
The last recorded mileage for NJ02 VWL was 144,168 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NJ02 VWL passed its MOT?
NJ02 VWL has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2023.
Is NJ02 VWL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ02 VWL 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 VWL?
NJ02 VWL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.