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NL52 WBW

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 5 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 158,187 miles on the clock, averaging 10,176 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 WBW

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,187
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
10,176

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 reading158,187 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,882
Average per year10,176
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL52 WBW 113k124k136k147k158k '06'11'08

Check NL52 WBW

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,187 miles
Since last MOT+8,882 miles
PASS
Mileage149,305 miles
Since last MOT+11,059 miles
PASS
Mileage138,246 miles
Since last MOT+13,825 miles
PASS
Mileage124,421 miles
Since last MOT+11,472 miles
PASS
Mileage112,949 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 WBW
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 WBW

What car is NL52 WBW?

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

What is the mileage of NL52 WBW?

The last recorded mileage for NL52 WBW was 158,187 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL52 WBW passed its MOT?

NL52 WBW has had 5 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (5 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2011.

Is NL52 WBW ULEZ compliant?

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

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