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 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 143,688 miles on the clock, averaging 5,615 miles per year, below 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 NL02 GAU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 143,688 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 562 |
| Average per year | 5,615 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NL02 GAU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NL — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About NL02 GAU
What car is NL02 GAU?
NL02 GAU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.
What is the mileage of NL02 GAU?
The last recorded mileage for NL02 GAU was 143,688 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL02 GAU passed its MOT?
NL02 GAU has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2017.
Is NL02 GAU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL02 GAU 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 NL02 GAU?
NL02 GAU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.