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NL02 WRF

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourBlue
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 1595cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 136,562 miles on the clock, averaging 9,910 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 WRF

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,562
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,910

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading136,562 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,910
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL02 WRF 33k59k85k111k137k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,562 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,562 miles
Since last MOT+5,774 miles
PASS
Mileage130,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,788 miles
Since last MOT+4,784 miles
PASS
Mileage126,004 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,997 miles
Since last MOT+10,120 miles
PASS
Mileage115,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,877 miles
Since last MOT+15,084 miles
PASS
Mileage100,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,793 miles
Since last MOT+9,992 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,801 miles
Since last MOT+12,082 miles
PASS
Mileage78,719 miles
Since last MOT+19,355 miles
PASS
Mileage59,364 miles
Since last MOT+14,222 miles
PASS
Mileage45,142 miles
Since last MOT+6,574 miles
PASS
Mileage38,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,568 miles
Since last MOT+5,545 miles
PASS
Mileage33,023 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 WRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About NL02 WRF

What car is NL02 WRF?

NL02 WRF is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NL02 WRF?

The last recorded mileage for NL02 WRF was 136,562 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL02 WRF passed its MOT?

NL02 WRF has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2016.

Is NL02 WRF ULEZ compliant?

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

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