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NL52 WFA

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 112,174 miles on the clock, averaging 7,191 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 WFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,174
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,191

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,174 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,847
Average per year7,191
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL52 WFA 16k40k64k88k112k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,174 miles
Since last MOT+5,847 miles
PASS
Mileage106,327 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,327 miles
Since last MOT+4,140 miles
PASS
Mileage102,187 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,186 miles
Since last MOT+3,730 miles
PASS
Mileage98,456 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,443 miles
Since last MOT+3,693 miles
PASS
Mileage94,750 miles
Since last MOT+234 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,516 miles
Since last MOT+5,501 miles
PASS
Mileage89,015 miles
Since last MOT+6,418 miles
PASS
Mileage82,597 miles
Since last MOT+8,114 miles
PASS
Mileage74,483 miles
Since last MOT+188 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,295 miles
Since last MOT+10,417 miles
PASS
Mileage63,878 miles
Since last MOT+7,510 miles
PASS
Mileage56,368 miles
Since last MOT+13,607 miles
PASS
Mileage42,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,761 miles
Since last MOT+13,402 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,359 miles
Since last MOT+2,718 miles
PASS
Mileage26,641 miles
Since last MOT+5,730 miles
PASS
Mileage20,911 miles
Since last MOT+5,266 miles
PASS
Mileage15,645 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 WFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NL52 WFA

What car is NL52 WFA?

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

What is the mileage of NL52 WFA?

The last recorded mileage for NL52 WFA was 112,174 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL52 WFA passed its MOT?

NL52 WFA has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2019.

Is NL52 WFA ULEZ compliant?

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

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