Vehicle summary
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 135,498 miles on the clock, averaging 6,566 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for NK02 UYJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 135,498 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 330 |
| Average per year | 6,566 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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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
| Registration | NK02 UYJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NK — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About NK02 UYJ
What car is NK02 UYJ?
NK02 UYJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.
What is the mileage of NK02 UYJ?
The last recorded mileage for NK02 UYJ was 135,498 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NK02 UYJ passed its MOT?
NK02 UYJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2019.
Is NK02 UYJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NK02 UYJ 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 NK02 UYJ?
NK02 UYJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.