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NJ52 BRX

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 150,264 miles on the clock, averaging 7,028 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 NJ52 BRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,264
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,028

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 reading150,264 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year7,028
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ52 BRX 28k59k89k120k150k '05'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,264 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,260 miles
Since last MOT+2,126 miles
PASS
Mileage148,134 miles
Since last MOT+5,531 miles
PASS
Mileage142,603 miles
Since last MOT+5,556 miles
PASS
Mileage137,047 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,027 miles
Since last MOT+6,283 miles
PASS
Mileage130,744 miles
Since last MOT+5,367 miles
PASS
Mileage125,377 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,331 miles
Since last MOT+4,863 miles
PASS
Mileage120,468 miles
Since last MOT+5,185 miles
PASS
Mileage115,283 miles
Since last MOT+5,992 miles
PASS
Mileage109,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,291 miles
Since last MOT+9,961 miles
PASS
Mileage99,330 miles
Since last MOT+8,534 miles
PASS
Mileage90,796 miles
Since last MOT+6,486 miles
PASS
Mileage84,310 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,231 miles
Since last MOT+6,992 miles
PASS
Mileage77,239 miles
Since last MOT+158 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,081 miles
Since last MOT+8,391 miles
PASS
Mileage68,690 miles
Since last MOT+7,076 miles
PASS
Mileage61,614 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,515 miles
Since last MOT+9,416 miles
PASS
Mileage52,099 miles
Since last MOT+12,833 miles
PASS
Mileage39,266 miles
Since last MOT+11,061 miles
PASS
Mileage28,205 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 BRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NJ52 BRX

What car is NJ52 BRX?

NJ52 BRX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NJ52 BRX?

The last recorded mileage for NJ52 BRX was 150,264 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ52 BRX passed its MOT?

NJ52 BRX has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2023.

Is NJ52 BRX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ52 BRX 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 NJ52 BRX?

NJ52 BRX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.