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 Petrol 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 166,171 miles on the clock, averaging 11,937 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for NK52 ESF
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 166,171 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,976 |
| Average per year | 11,937 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NK52 ESF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NK — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About NK52 ESF
What car is NK52 ESF?
NK52 ESF is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.
What is the mileage of NK52 ESF?
The last recorded mileage for NK52 ESF was 166,171 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NK52 ESF passed its MOT?
NK52 ESF has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2016.
Is NK52 ESF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NK52 ESF 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 NK52 ESF?
NK52 ESF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.