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NL52 AYW

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourSilver
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 1781cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 143,075 miles on the clock, averaging 7,258 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL52 AYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,075
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,258

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading143,075 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16
Average per year7,258
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL52 AYW 44k68k93k118k143k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,075 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,059 miles
Since last MOT+760 miles
PASS
Mileage142,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,299 miles
Since last MOT+2,716 miles
PASS
Mileage139,583 miles
Since last MOT+6,724 miles
PASS
Mileage132,859 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,766 miles
Since last MOT+10,117 miles
PASS
Mileage122,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,649 miles
Since last MOT+14,695 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,954 miles
Since last MOT+11,431 miles
PASS
Mileage96,523 miles
Since last MOT+9,649 miles
PASS
Mileage86,874 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,873 miles
Since last MOT+2,396 miles
PASS
Mileage84,477 miles
Since last MOT+6,613 miles
PASS
Mileage77,864 miles
Since last MOT+7,161 miles
PASS
Mileage70,703 miles
Since last MOT+8,700 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,003 miles
Since last MOT+9,220 miles
PASS
Mileage52,783 miles
Since last MOT+291 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,492 miles
Since last MOT+8,858 miles
PASS
Mileage43,634 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 AYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NL52 AYW

What car is NL52 AYW?

NL52 AYW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NL52 AYW?

The last recorded mileage for NL52 AYW was 143,075 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL52 AYW passed its MOT?

NL52 AYW has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2020.

Is NL52 AYW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL52 AYW 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 NL52 AYW?

NL52 AYW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.