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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.
MOT & Mileage History for NJ72 RKE
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NJ72 RKE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2022 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NJ — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 72 — September 2022 to February 2023 |
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About NJ72 RKE
What car is NJ72 RKE?
NJ72 RKE is an yellow Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2022.
What is the mileage of NJ72 RKE?
The last recorded mileage for NJ72 RKE was 28,392 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NJ72 RKE passed its MOT?
NJ72 RKE has had 1 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (1 pass, 0 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2025.
Is NJ72 RKE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ72 RKE is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is NJ72 RKE?
NJ72 RKE is approximately 4 years old. Age identifier 72 means registered between 1 September 2022 and 28 February 2023.