Vehicle summary
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 190,379 miles on the clock, averaging 6,844 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 VYK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 190,379 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,844 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record
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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
| Registration | NL52 VYK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NL — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About NL52 VYK
What car is NL52 VYK?
NL52 VYK is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.
What is the mileage of NL52 VYK?
The last recorded mileage for NL52 VYK was 190,379 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL52 VYK passed its MOT?
NL52 VYK has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2023.
Is NL52 VYK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL52 VYK 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 VYK?
NL52 VYK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.