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NK02 DTU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 131,229 miles on the clock, averaging 6,479 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for NK02 DTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,229
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,479

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,229 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year6,479
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NK02 DTU 37k61k84k108k131k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,229 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,223 miles
Since last MOT+987 miles
PASS
Mileage130,236 miles
Since last MOT+7,591 miles
PASS
Mileage122,645 miles
Since last MOT+9,786 miles
PASS
Mileage112,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,859 miles
Since last MOT+7,708 miles
PASS
Mileage105,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,151 miles
Since last MOT+8,678 miles
PASS
Mileage96,473 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,452 miles
Since last MOT+8,491 miles
PASS
Mileage87,961 miles
Since last MOT+5,860 miles
PASS
Mileage82,101 miles
Since last MOT+10,339 miles
PASS
Mileage71,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,762 miles
Since last MOT+5,750 miles
PASS
Mileage66,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,012 miles
Since last MOT+6,206 miles
PASS
Mileage59,806 miles
Since last MOT+5,325 miles
PASS
Mileage54,481 miles
Since last MOT+4,922 miles
PASS
Mileage49,559 miles
Since last MOT+6,286 miles
PASS
Mileage43,273 miles
Since last MOT+6,288 miles
PASS
Mileage36,985 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 DTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNK — Newcastle, North
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About NK02 DTU

What car is NK02 DTU?

NK02 DTU is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NK02 DTU?

The last recorded mileage for NK02 DTU was 131,229 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NK02 DTU passed its MOT?

NK02 DTU has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2020.

Is NK02 DTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NK02 DTU 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 NK02 DTU?

NK02 DTU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.