I can't get the NOx figure for a Golf GTI imported from Japan...

Hey,

I imported a 2009 VW Golf Pirelli GTI (model code ABA-1KBYD) from Japan. I need to get the NOx figure but failed to find it on MLIT. Can ye guys help? Volkswagen was very unhelpful.

Regards

Tom (Kerry)

Feb 2026 Filed under: importing

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Expert answer

Hi Tom,

The NOx rating is proving to be very difficult to find for many buyers of used Japanese cars and most of the time it is not on the MILT site.

We've discovered that it may be possible to obtain a Certificate of Conformity from the Japan Inspection Organization, though we've not used the process ourselves. Click on the link to read up on how to do this.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor