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NJ52 WUD

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 171,474 miles on the clock, averaging 12,619 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 WUD

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,474
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,619

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 reading171,474 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,650
Average per year12,619
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ52 WUD 34k68k103k137k171k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,474 miles
Since last MOT+16,650 miles
PASS
Mileage154,824 miles
Since last MOT+11,808 miles
PASS
Mileage143,016 miles
Since last MOT+11,486 miles
PASS
Mileage131,530 miles
Since last MOT+10,350 miles
PASS
Mileage121,180 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,147 miles
Since last MOT+20,110 miles
PASS
Mileage101,037 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,996 miles
Since last MOT+7,058 miles
PASS
Mileage93,938 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,900 miles
Since last MOT+4,760 miles
PASS
Mileage89,140 miles
Since last MOT+6,514 miles
PASS
Mileage82,626 miles
Since last MOT+9,878 miles
PASS
Mileage72,748 miles
Since last MOT+17,760 miles
PASS
Mileage54,988 miles
Since last MOT+21,159 miles
PASS
Mileage33,829 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 WUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NJ52 WUD

What car is NJ52 WUD?

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

What is the mileage of NJ52 WUD?

The last recorded mileage for NJ52 WUD was 171,474 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ52 WUD passed its MOT?

NJ52 WUD has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2017.

Is NJ52 WUD ULEZ compliant?

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

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