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NL02 GBF

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 154,870 miles on the clock, averaging 8,049 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for NL02 GBF

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,870
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,049

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading154,870 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,167
Average per year8,049
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL02 GBF 26k59k91k123k155k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,870 miles
Since last MOT+8,167 miles
PASS
Mileage146,703 miles
Since last MOT+9,275 miles
PASS
Mileage137,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,428 miles
Since last MOT+223 miles
PASS
Mileage137,205 miles
Since last MOT+8,016 miles
PASS
Mileage129,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,189 miles
Since last MOT+9,703 miles
PASS
Mileage119,486 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,485 miles
Since last MOT+12,964 miles
PASS
Mileage106,521 miles
Since last MOT+13,261 miles
PASS
Mileage93,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,260 miles
Since last MOT+8,423 miles
PASS
Mileage84,837 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,835 miles
Since last MOT+7,112 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,723 miles
Since last MOT+8,749 miles
PASS
Mileage68,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,974 miles
Since last MOT+492 miles
PASS
Mileage68,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,482 miles
Since last MOT+17,058 miles
PASS
Mileage51,424 miles
Since last MOT+8,279 miles
PASS
Mileage43,145 miles
Since last MOT+7,172 miles
PASS
Mileage35,973 miles
Since last MOT+3,813 miles
PASS
Mileage32,160 miles
Since last MOT+5,734 miles
PASS
Mileage26,426 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 GBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About NL02 GBF

What car is NL02 GBF?

NL02 GBF is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NL02 GBF?

The last recorded mileage for NL02 GBF was 154,870 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL02 GBF passed its MOT?

NL02 GBF has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2022.

Is NL02 GBF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL02 GBF 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 GBF?

NL02 GBF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.