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NJ52 WLV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Gold Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGold
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 78,698 miles on the clock, averaging 3,450 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ52 WLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,698
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,450

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,698 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,450
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ52 WLV 32k43k55k67k79k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,698 miles
Since last MOT+7,181 miles
PASS
Mileage71,517 miles
Since last MOT+4,493 miles
PASS
Mileage67,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,024 miles
Since last MOT+2,412 miles
PASS
Mileage64,612 miles
Since last MOT+1,577 miles
PASS
Mileage63,035 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,035 miles
Since last MOT+2,196 miles
PASS
Mileage60,839 miles
Since last MOT+2,860 miles
PASS
Mileage57,979 miles
Since last MOT+2,491 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,488 miles
Since last MOT+5,693 miles
PASS
Mileage49,795 miles
Since last MOT+4,419 miles
PASS
Mileage45,376 miles
Since last MOT+2,922 miles
PASS
Mileage42,454 miles
Since last MOT+2,040 miles
PASS
Mileage40,414 miles
Since last MOT+3,233 miles
PASS
Mileage37,181 miles
Since last MOT+2,859 miles
PASS
Mileage34,322 miles
PASS
Mileage34,392 miles
Since last MOT+2,690 miles
PASS
Mileage31,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,702 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 WLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NJ52 WLV

What car is NJ52 WLV?

NJ52 WLV is an gold Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NJ52 WLV?

The last recorded mileage for NJ52 WLV was 78,698 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ52 WLV passed its MOT?

NJ52 WLV has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Apr 2019.

Is NJ52 WLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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