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NL02 RNV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 135,083 miles on the clock, averaging 5,005 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 RNV

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,083
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,005

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading135,083 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,005
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL02 RNV 57k77k96k116k135k '05'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,083 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,082 miles
Since last MOT+1,148 miles
PASS
Mileage133,934 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,928 miles
Since last MOT+3,459 miles
PASS
Mileage130,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,469 miles
Since last MOT+9,235 miles
PASS
Mileage121,234 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,207 miles
Since last MOT+9,055 miles
PASS
Mileage112,152 miles
Since last MOT+6,732 miles
PASS
Mileage105,420 miles
Since last MOT+6,377 miles
PASS
Mileage99,043 miles
Since last MOT+5,328 miles
PASS
Mileage93,715 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,714 miles
Since last MOT+4,981 miles
PASS
Mileage88,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,733 miles
Since last MOT+6,352 miles
PASS
Mileage82,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,381 miles
Since last MOT+6,242 miles
PASS
Mileage76,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,139 miles
Since last MOT+6,140 miles
PASS
Mileage69,999 miles
Since last MOT+5,773 miles
PASS
Mileage64,226 miles
Since last MOT+6,996 miles
PASS
Mileage57,230 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,224 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 RNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About NL02 RNV

What car is NL02 RNV?

NL02 RNV is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NL02 RNV?

The last recorded mileage for NL02 RNV was 135,083 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL02 RNV passed its MOT?

NL02 RNV has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2021.

Is NL02 RNV ULEZ compliant?

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

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