Vehicle summary
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 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 147,295 miles on the clock, averaging 5,419 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 VVC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 147,295 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,018 |
| Average per year | 5,419 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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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
| Registration | NL02 VVC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NL — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About NL02 VVC
What car is NL02 VVC?
NL02 VVC is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.
What is the mileage of NL02 VVC?
The last recorded mileage for NL02 VVC was 147,295 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL02 VVC passed its MOT?
NL02 VVC has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 23 Oct 2021.
Is NL02 VVC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL02 VVC 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 VVC?
NL02 VVC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.