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NJ52 SXP

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 180,169 miles on the clock, averaging 11,433 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 SXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,169
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,433

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 reading180,169 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,811
Average per year11,433
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ52 SXP 42k76k111k146k180k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,169 miles
Since last MOT+8,811 miles
PASS
Mileage171,358 miles
Since last MOT+216 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,142 miles
Since last MOT+12,588 miles
PASS
Mileage158,554 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,554 miles
Since last MOT+5,944 miles
PASS
Mileage152,610 miles
Since last MOT+6,848 miles
PASS
Mileage145,762 miles
Since last MOT+8,076 miles
PASS
Mileage137,686 miles
Since last MOT+10,068 miles
PASS
Mileage127,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,618 miles
Since last MOT+10,203 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,415 miles
Since last MOT+14,693 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,722 miles
Since last MOT+14,763 miles
PASS
Mileage87,959 miles
Since last MOT+5,775 miles
PASS
Mileage82,184 miles
Since last MOT+16,726 miles
PASS
Mileage65,458 miles
Since last MOT+23,790 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,668 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 SXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NJ52 SXP

What car is NJ52 SXP?

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

What is the mileage of NJ52 SXP?

The last recorded mileage for NJ52 SXP was 180,169 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ52 SXP passed its MOT?

NJ52 SXP has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2017.

Is NJ52 SXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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