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NJ02 YGF

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 183,728 miles on the clock, averaging 13,829 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 YGF

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,728
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
13,829

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading183,728 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,821
Average per year13,829
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NJ02 YGF 43k78k113k149k184k '05'15'11

Check NJ02 YGF

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,728 miles
Since last MOT+6,821 miles
PASS
Mileage176,907 miles
Since last MOT+10,466 miles
PASS
Mileage166,441 miles
Since last MOT+235 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,206 miles
Since last MOT+12,644 miles
PASS
Mileage153,562 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,561 miles
Since last MOT+13,945 miles
PASS
Mileage139,616 miles
Since last MOT+251 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,365 miles
Since last MOT+12,198 miles
PASS
Mileage127,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,167 miles
Since last MOT+3,126 miles
PASS
Mileage124,041 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,039 miles
Since last MOT+17,270 miles
PASS
Mileage106,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,769 miles
Since last MOT+17,356 miles
PASS
Mileage89,413 miles
Since last MOT+10,931 miles
PASS
Mileage78,482 miles
Since last MOT+3,640 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,842 miles
Since last MOT+15,860 miles
PASS
Mileage58,982 miles
Since last MOT+16,132 miles
PASS
Mileage42,850 miles

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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 YGF
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 YGF

What car is NJ02 YGF?

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

What is the mileage of NJ02 YGF?

The last recorded mileage for NJ02 YGF was 183,728 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ02 YGF passed its MOT?

NJ02 YGF has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2015.

Is NJ02 YGF ULEZ compliant?

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

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