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NL52 LGO

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 182,362 miles on the clock, averaging 6,175 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for NL52 LGO

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,362
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,175

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 reading182,362 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18
Average per year6,175
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL52 LGO 67k96k125k154k182k '06'25'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,362 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,344 miles
Since last MOT+3,697 miles
PASS
Mileage178,647 miles
Since last MOT+7,093 miles
PASS
Mileage171,554 miles
Since last MOT+3,807 miles
PASS
Mileage167,747 miles
Since last MOT+658 miles
PASS
Mileage167,089 miles
Since last MOT+724 miles
PASS
Mileage166,365 miles
Since last MOT+740 miles
PASS
Mileage165,625 miles
Since last MOT+1,074 miles
PASS
Mileage164,551 miles
Since last MOT+1,267 miles
PASS
Mileage163,284 miles
Since last MOT+21,273 miles
PASS
Mileage142,011 miles
Since last MOT+10,586 miles
PASS
Mileage131,425 miles
Since last MOT+13,285 miles
PASS
Mileage118,140 miles
Since last MOT+6,650 miles
PASS
Mileage111,490 miles
Since last MOT+1,923 miles
PASS
Mileage109,567 miles
Since last MOT+2,839 miles
PASS
Mileage106,728 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,728 miles
Since last MOT+15,917 miles
PASS
Mileage90,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,811 miles
Since last MOT+13,921 miles
PASS
Mileage76,890 miles
Since last MOT+9,472 miles
PASS
Mileage67,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,418 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 LGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NL52 LGO

What car is NL52 LGO?

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

What is the mileage of NL52 LGO?

The last recorded mileage for NL52 LGO was 182,362 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL52 LGO passed its MOT?

NL52 LGO has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2025.

Is NL52 LGO ULEZ compliant?

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

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