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NJ52 WTG

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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 2 (67% pass rate). It has 160,601 miles on the clock, averaging 12,150 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 WTG

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,601
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
12,150

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,601 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,981
Average per year12,150
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ52 WTG 125k134k143k152k161k '06'09'07

Check NJ52 WTG

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,601 miles
Since last MOT+5,981 miles
PASS
Mileage154,620 miles
Since last MOT+9,230 miles
PASS
Mileage145,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,390 miles
Since last MOT+20,379 miles
PASS
Mileage125,011 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,976 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 WTG
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 WTG

What car is NJ52 WTG?

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

What is the mileage of NJ52 WTG?

The last recorded mileage for NJ52 WTG was 160,601 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ52 WTG passed its MOT?

NJ52 WTG has had 6 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (4 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2009.

Is NJ52 WTG ULEZ compliant?

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

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