Vehicle summary
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 Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 130,933 miles on the clock, averaging 8,814 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for MD02 NLJ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 130,933 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9 |
| Average per year | 8,814 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Engine-specific faults
Brake pad and disc wear:
Tyre wear and replacement:
Spark plug replacement:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MD02 NLJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MD — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About MD02 NLJ
What car is MD02 NLJ?
MD02 NLJ is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of MD02 NLJ?
The last recorded mileage for MD02 NLJ was 130,933 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MD02 NLJ passed its MOT?
MD02 NLJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2018.
Is MD02 NLJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD02 NLJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is MD02 NLJ?
MD02 NLJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.