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NJ52 OCP

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 155,015 miles on the clock, averaging 8,823 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ52 OCP

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,015
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,823

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading155,015 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,512
Average per year8,823
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ52 OCP 42k70k99k127k155k '05'18'11

Check NJ52 OCP

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,015 miles
Since last MOT+7,512 miles
PASS
Mileage147,503 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,464 miles
Since last MOT+8,072 miles
PASS
Mileage139,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,392 miles
Since last MOT+5,886 miles
PASS
Mileage133,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,506 miles
Since last MOT+10,904 miles
PASS
Mileage122,602 miles
Since last MOT+9,636 miles
PASS
Mileage112,966 miles
Since last MOT+11,908 miles
PASS
Mileage101,058 miles
Since last MOT+9,716 miles
PASS
Mileage91,342 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,340 miles
Since last MOT+15,940 miles
PASS
Mileage76,400 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,382 miles
Since last MOT+7,848 miles
PASS
Mileage68,534 miles
Since last MOT+8,385 miles
PASS
Mileage60,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,149 miles
Since last MOT+7,231 miles
PASS
Mileage52,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,918 miles
Since last MOT+7,343 miles
PASS
Mileage45,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,575 miles
Since last MOT+3,532 miles
PASS
Mileage42,043 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

RegistrationNJ52 OCP
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 OCP

What car is NJ52 OCP?

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

What is the mileage of NJ52 OCP?

The last recorded mileage for NJ52 OCP was 155,015 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ52 OCP passed its MOT?

NJ52 OCP has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2018.

Is NJ52 OCP ULEZ compliant?

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

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