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NL02 XRY

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 117,861 miles on the clock, averaging 7,434 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for NL02 XRY

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,861
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,434

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,861 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,146
Average per year7,434
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL02 XRY 51k68k84k101k118k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,861 miles
Since last MOT+5,146 miles
PASS
Mileage112,715 miles
Since last MOT+4,592 miles
PASS
Mileage108,123 miles
Since last MOT+5,103 miles
PASS
Mileage103,020 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,003 miles
Since last MOT+7,139 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,864 miles
Since last MOT+7,961 miles
PASS
Mileage87,903 miles
Since last MOT+7,581 miles
PASS
Mileage80,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,322 miles
Since last MOT+7,381 miles
PASS
Mileage72,941 miles
Since last MOT+10,522 miles
PASS
Mileage62,419 miles
Since last MOT+11,339 miles
PASS
Mileage51,080 miles

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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

RegistrationNL02 XRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About NL02 XRY

What car is NL02 XRY?

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

What is the mileage of NL02 XRY?

The last recorded mileage for NL02 XRY was 117,861 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL02 XRY passed its MOT?

NL02 XRY has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Apr 2015.

Is NL02 XRY ULEZ compliant?

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

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