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NL52 FLR

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1781cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 142,051 miles on the clock, averaging 5,027 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL52 FLR

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,051
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,027

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading142,051 miles
Reading date
Miles last year189
Average per year5,027
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL52 FLR 39k65k91k116k142k '05'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage142,051 miles
Since last MOT+189 miles
PASS
Mileage141,862 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
PASS
Mileage141,814 miles
Since last MOT+348 miles
PASS
Mileage141,466 miles
Since last MOT+5,718 miles
PASS
Mileage135,748 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,743 miles
Since last MOT+8,147 miles
PASS
Mileage127,596 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,541 miles
Since last MOT+2,990 miles
PASS
Mileage124,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,551 miles
Since last MOT+2,105 miles
PASS
Mileage122,446 miles
Since last MOT+2,284 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,162 miles
Since last MOT+6,939 miles
PASS
Mileage113,223 miles
Since last MOT+15,820 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,403 miles
Since last MOT+7,308 miles
PASS
Mileage90,095 miles
Since last MOT+7,621 miles
PASS
Mileage82,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,474 miles
Since last MOT+9,528 miles
PASS
Mileage72,946 miles
Since last MOT+13,032 miles
PASS
Mileage59,914 miles
Since last MOT+10,169 miles
PASS
Mileage49,745 miles
Since last MOT+10,776 miles
PASS
Mileage38,969 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NL52 FLR

What car is NL52 FLR?

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

What is the mileage of NL52 FLR?

The last recorded mileage for NL52 FLR was 142,051 miles, recorded on 15 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL52 FLR passed its MOT?

NL52 FLR has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 15 May 2026.

Is NL52 FLR ULEZ compliant?

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

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