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NL02 NLT

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 170,450 miles on the clock, averaging 9,404 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 NLT

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,450
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,404

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,450 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,404
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL02 NLT 39k72k105k138k170k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,450 miles
Since last MOT+11,750 miles
PASS
Mileage158,700 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,689 miles
Since last MOT+12,212 miles
PASS
Mileage146,477 miles
Since last MOT+12,069 miles
PASS
Mileage134,408 miles
Since last MOT+508 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,900 miles
Since last MOT+12,939 miles
PASS
Mileage120,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,961 miles
Since last MOT+13,529 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,432 miles
Since last MOT+12,426 miles
PASS
Mileage95,006 miles
Since last MOT+9,574 miles
PASS
Mileage85,432 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,429 miles
Since last MOT+4,206 miles
PASS
Mileage81,223 miles
Since last MOT+5,893 miles
PASS
Mileage75,330 miles
Since last MOT+7,495 miles
PASS
Mileage67,835 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,835 miles
Since last MOT+6,977 miles
PASS
Mileage60,858 miles
Since last MOT+8,983 miles
PASS
Mileage51,875 miles
Since last MOT+6,317 miles
PASS
Mileage45,558 miles
Since last MOT+6,903 miles
PASS
Mileage38,655 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NL02 NLT

What car is NL02 NLT?

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

What is the mileage of NL02 NLT?

The last recorded mileage for NL02 NLT was 170,450 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL02 NLT passed its MOT?

NL02 NLT has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2020.

Is NL02 NLT ULEZ compliant?

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

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