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NL52 HWT

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 263,473 miles on the clock, averaging 19,600 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 NL52 HWT

MOT Status
Due date passed
263,473
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2005
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
19,600

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 reading263,473 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,679
Average per year19,600
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL52 HWT 76k123k170k217k263k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage263,473 miles
Since last MOT+16,679 miles
PASS
Mileage246,794 miles
Since last MOT+12,629 miles
PASS
Mileage234,165 miles
Since last MOT+126 miles
FAIL
Mileage234,039 miles
Since last MOT+14,141 miles
PASS
Mileage219,898 miles
Since last MOT+20,910 miles
PASS
Mileage198,988 miles
Since last MOT+31,854 miles
PASS
Mileage167,134 miles
Since last MOT+24,701 miles
PASS
Mileage142,433 miles
Since last MOT+20,088 miles
PASS
Mileage122,345 miles
Since last MOT+18,185 miles
PASS
Mileage104,160 miles
Since last MOT+28,553 miles
PASS
Mileage75,607 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

RegistrationNL52 HWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NL52 HWT

What car is NL52 HWT?

NL52 HWT is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NL52 HWT?

The last recorded mileage for NL52 HWT was 263,473 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL52 HWT passed its MOT?

NL52 HWT has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Apr 2015.

Is NL52 HWT ULEZ compliant?

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

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