Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2002 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1595cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 179,677 miles on the clock, averaging 10,230 miles per year, above 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 VLR
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 179,677 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,230 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NL02 VLR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NL — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About NL02 VLR
What car is NL02 VLR?
NL02 VLR is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.
What is the mileage of NL02 VLR?
The last recorded mileage for NL02 VLR was 179,677 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL02 VLR passed its MOT?
NL02 VLR has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2019.
Is NL02 VLR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL02 VLR 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 VLR?
NL02 VLR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.