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PF02 NLU

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 200,924 miles on the clock, averaging 11,994 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 PF02 NLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
200,924
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
11,994

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading200,924 miles
Reading date
Miles last year43
Average per year11,994
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF02 NLU 25k69k113k157k201k '05'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage200,924 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,881 miles
Since last MOT+7,867 miles
PASS
Mileage193,014 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
FAIL
Mileage192,903 miles
Since last MOT+4,216 miles
PASS
Mileage188,687 miles
Since last MOT+12,000 miles
PASS
Mileage176,687 miles
Since last MOT+15,557 miles
PASS
Mileage161,130 miles
Since last MOT+8,337 miles
PASS
Mileage152,793 miles
Since last MOT+8,981 miles
PASS
Mileage143,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,812 miles
Since last MOT+19,406 miles
PASS
Mileage124,406 miles
Since last MOT+16,594 miles
PASS
Mileage107,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,812 miles
Since last MOT+19,405 miles
PASS
Mileage88,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,407 miles
Since last MOT+17,937 miles
PASS
Mileage70,470 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,474 miles
Since last MOT+18,086 miles
PASS
Mileage52,388 miles
Since last MOT+13,046 miles
PASS
Mileage39,342 miles
Since last MOT+7,837 miles
PASS
Mileage31,505 miles
Since last MOT+6,465 miles
PASS
Mileage25,040 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,040 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

RegistrationPF02 NLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PF02 NLU

What car is PF02 NLU?

PF02 NLU is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PF02 NLU?

The last recorded mileage for PF02 NLU was 200,924 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF02 NLU passed its MOT?

PF02 NLU has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2020.

Is PF02 NLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF02 NLU 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 PF02 NLU?

PF02 NLU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.