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WF52 NLZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Exeter, West of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 161,469 miles on the clock, averaging 10,793 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 WF52 NLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,469
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,793

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 reading161,469 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year10,793
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WF52 NLZ 37k68k99k130k161k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,469 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,464 miles
Since last MOT+9,358 miles
PASS
Mileage152,106 miles
Since last MOT+10,692 miles
PASS
Mileage141,414 miles
Since last MOT+10,612 miles
PASS
Mileage130,802 miles
Since last MOT+19,452 miles
PASS
Mileage111,350 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,339 miles
Since last MOT+9,623 miles
PASS
Mileage101,716 miles
Since last MOT+17,953 miles
PASS
Mileage83,763 miles
Since last MOT+15,058 miles
PASS
Mileage68,705 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,691 miles
Since last MOT+6,501 miles
PASS
Mileage62,190 miles
Since last MOT+8,083 miles
PASS
Mileage54,107 miles
Since last MOT+8,896 miles
PASS
Mileage45,211 miles
Since last MOT+8,054 miles
PASS
Mileage37,157 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

RegistrationWF52 NLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About WF52 NLZ

What car is WF52 NLZ?

WF52 NLZ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2002.

What is the mileage of WF52 NLZ?

The last recorded mileage for WF52 NLZ was 161,469 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF52 NLZ passed its MOT?

WF52 NLZ has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2017.

Is WF52 NLZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF52 NLZ 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 WF52 NLZ?

WF52 NLZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.