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NL52 LHU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 163,090 miles on the clock, averaging 10,755 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 LHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,090
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,755

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 reading163,090 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,755
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL52 LHU 33k66k98k131k163k '05'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,090 miles
Since last MOT+16,280 miles
PASS
Mileage146,810 miles
Since last MOT+19,182 miles
PASS
Mileage127,628 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,615 miles
Since last MOT+19,854 miles
PASS
Mileage107,761 miles
Since last MOT+10,693 miles
PASS
Mileage97,068 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,068 miles
Since last MOT+6,500 miles
PASS
Mileage90,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,568 miles
Since last MOT+4,933 miles
PASS
Mileage85,635 miles
Since last MOT+5,776 miles
PASS
Mileage79,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,859 miles
Since last MOT+5,802 miles
PASS
Mileage74,057 miles
Since last MOT+4,808 miles
PASS
Mileage69,249 miles
Since last MOT+12,362 miles
PASS
Mileage56,887 miles
Since last MOT+4,799 miles
PASS
Mileage52,088 miles
Since last MOT+9,167 miles
PASS
Mileage42,921 miles
Since last MOT+9,450 miles
PASS
Mileage33,471 miles

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

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About NL52 LHU

What car is NL52 LHU?

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

What is the mileage of NL52 LHU?

The last recorded mileage for NL52 LHU was 163,090 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL52 LHU passed its MOT?

NL52 LHU has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2017.

Is NL52 LHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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