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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 159,519 miles on the clock, averaging 9,749 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.
MOT & Mileage History for NJ52 LRU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 159,519 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 9,749 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NJ52 LRU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NJ — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About NJ52 LRU
What car is NJ52 LRU?
NJ52 LRU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.
What is the mileage of NJ52 LRU?
The last recorded mileage for NJ52 LRU was 159,519 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NJ52 LRU passed its MOT?
NJ52 LRU has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2018.
Is NJ52 LRU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ52 LRU 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 NJ52 LRU?
NJ52 LRU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.