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NL02 KJV

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 161,268 miles on the clock, averaging 7,046 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 NL02 KJV

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,268
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,046

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading161,268 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,422
Average per year7,046
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL02 KJV 48k77k105k133k161k '05'21'11

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,268 miles
Since last MOT+3,422 miles
PASS
Mileage157,846 miles
Since last MOT+3,089 miles
PASS
Mileage154,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,757 miles
Since last MOT+4,947 miles
PASS
Mileage149,810 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,805 miles
Since last MOT+4,932 miles
PASS
Mileage144,873 miles
Since last MOT+4,457 miles
PASS
Mileage140,416 miles
Since last MOT+4,911 miles
PASS
Mileage135,505 miles
Since last MOT+4,975 miles
PASS
Mileage130,530 miles
Since last MOT+5,185 miles
PASS
Mileage125,345 miles
Since last MOT+6,542 miles
PASS
Mileage118,803 miles
Since last MOT+7,108 miles
PASS
Mileage111,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,695 miles
Since last MOT+7,269 miles
PASS
Mileage104,426 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,426 miles
Since last MOT+14,816 miles
PASS
Mileage89,610 miles
Since last MOT+3,764 miles
PASS
Mileage85,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,846 miles
Since last MOT+6,602 miles
PASS
Mileage79,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,244 miles
Since last MOT+10,590 miles
PASS
Mileage68,654 miles
Since last MOT+203 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,451 miles
Since last MOT+19,329 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,122 miles
Since last MOT+716 miles
PASS
Mileage48,406 miles

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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

RegistrationNL02 KJV
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 KJV

What car is NL02 KJV?

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

What is the mileage of NL02 KJV?

The last recorded mileage for NL02 KJV was 161,268 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL02 KJV passed its MOT?

NL02 KJV has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2021.

Is NL02 KJV ULEZ compliant?

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

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