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NL52 LHA

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 231,559 miles on the clock, averaging 21,997 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 LHA

MOT Status
Due date passed
231,559
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
21,997

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading231,559 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,575
Average per year21,997
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL52 LHA 99k132k165k198k232k '06'12'08

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage231,559 miles
Since last MOT+15,575 miles
PASS
Mileage215,984 miles
Since last MOT+23,886 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,098 miles
Since last MOT+13,080 miles
PASS
Mileage179,018 miles
Since last MOT+32,773 miles
PASS
Mileage146,245 miles
Since last MOT+23,190 miles
PASS
Mileage123,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,055 miles
Since last MOT+23,826 miles
PASS
Mileage99,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,229 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 LHA
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 LHA

What car is NL52 LHA?

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

What is the mileage of NL52 LHA?

The last recorded mileage for NL52 LHA was 231,559 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL52 LHA passed its MOT?

NL52 LHA has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2012.

Is NL52 LHA ULEZ compliant?

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

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