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NJ02 VXA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 168,884 miles on the clock, averaging 5,950 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ02 VXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,884
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,950

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading168,884 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20
Average per year5,950
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NJ02 VXA 104k120k136k153k169k '06'17'12

Check NJ02 VXA

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,884 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,864 miles
Since last MOT+5,860 miles
PASS
Mileage163,004 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,894 miles
Since last MOT+6,770 miles
PASS
Mileage156,124 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,043 miles
Since last MOT+7,471 miles
PASS
Mileage148,572 miles
Since last MOT+204 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,368 miles
Since last MOT+6,315 miles
PASS
Mileage142,053 miles
Since last MOT+4,498 miles
PASS
Mileage137,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,555 miles
Since last MOT+5,793 miles
PASS
Mileage131,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,762 miles
Since last MOT+5,465 miles
PASS
Mileage126,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,297 miles
Since last MOT+2,829 miles
PASS
Mileage123,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,468 miles
Since last MOT+5,370 miles
PASS
Mileage118,098 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,072 miles
Since last MOT+6,577 miles
PASS
Mileage111,495 miles
Since last MOT+7,475 miles
PASS
Mileage104,020 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NJ02 VXA

What car is NJ02 VXA?

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

What is the mileage of NJ02 VXA?

The last recorded mileage for NJ02 VXA was 168,884 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ02 VXA passed its MOT?

NJ02 VXA has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2017.

Is NJ02 VXA ULEZ compliant?

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

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