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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 198,835 miles on the clock, averaging 13,766 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for NL02 GBE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 198,835 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,982 |
| Average per year | 13,766 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 | NL02 GBE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NL — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About NL02 GBE
What car is NL02 GBE?
NL02 GBE is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.
What is the mileage of NL02 GBE?
The last recorded mileage for NL02 GBE was 198,835 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL02 GBE passed its MOT?
NL02 GBE has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2015.
Is NL02 GBE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL02 GBE 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 NL02 GBE?
NL02 GBE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.