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NL02 WDA

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 218,925 miles on the clock, averaging 9,616 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 WDA

MOT Status
Due date passed
218,925
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,616

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 reading218,925 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,297
Average per year9,616
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL02 WDA 84k118k151k185k219k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage218,925 miles
Since last MOT+6,297 miles
PASS
Mileage212,628 miles
Since last MOT+9,507 miles
PASS
Mileage203,121 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,103 miles
Since last MOT+16,853 miles
PASS
Mileage186,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,250 miles
Since last MOT+6,741 miles
PASS
Mileage179,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,509 miles
Since last MOT+3,426 miles
PASS
Mileage176,083 miles
Since last MOT+3,139 miles
PASS
Mileage172,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,944 miles
Since last MOT+6,697 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,247 miles
Since last MOT+1,629 miles
PASS
Mileage164,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,618 miles
Since last MOT+9,033 miles
PASS
Mileage155,585 miles
Since last MOT+10,952 miles
PASS
Mileage144,633 miles
Since last MOT+15,668 miles
PASS
Mileage128,965 miles
Since last MOT+21,542 miles
PASS
Mileage107,423 miles
Since last MOT+11,206 miles
PASS
Mileage96,217 miles
Since last MOT+12,221 miles
PASS
Mileage83,996 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 WDA
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 WDA

What car is NL02 WDA?

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

What is the mileage of NL02 WDA?

The last recorded mileage for NL02 WDA was 218,925 miles, recorded on 29 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL02 WDA passed its MOT?

NL02 WDA has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Feb 2020.

Is NL02 WDA ULEZ compliant?

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

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