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NJ52 LPE

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 162,213 miles on the clock, averaging 11,161 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 NJ52 LPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,213
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
11,161

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,213 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,104
Average per year11,161
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NJ52 LPE 62k87k112k137k162k '07'16'12

Check NJ52 LPE

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,213 miles
Since last MOT+6,104 miles
PASS
Mileage156,109 miles
Since last MOT+8,013 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,096 miles
Since last MOT+11,055 miles
PASS
Mileage137,041 miles
Since last MOT+12,147 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,894 miles
Since last MOT+11,357 miles
PASS
Mileage113,537 miles
Since last MOT+11,108 miles
PASS
Mileage102,429 miles
Since last MOT+11,655 miles
PASS
Mileage90,774 miles
Since last MOT+11,936 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,838 miles
Since last MOT+16,978 miles
PASS
Mileage61,860 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 LPE
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 LPE

What car is NJ52 LPE?

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

What is the mileage of NJ52 LPE?

The last recorded mileage for NJ52 LPE was 162,213 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ52 LPE passed its MOT?

NJ52 LPE has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Apr 2016.

Is NJ52 LPE ULEZ compliant?

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

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