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MJ52 NXW

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 86,124 miles on the clock, averaging 6,206 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ52 NXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,124
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,206

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 reading86,124 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,911
Average per year6,206
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MJ52 NXW 36k49k61k74k86k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,124 miles
Since last MOT+5,911 miles
PASS
Mileage80,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,213 miles
Since last MOT+5,515 miles
PASS
Mileage74,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,698 miles
Since last MOT+6,326 miles
PASS
Mileage68,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,372 miles
Since last MOT+7,195 miles
PASS
Mileage61,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,177 miles
Since last MOT+3,036 miles
PASS
Mileage58,141 miles
Since last MOT+5,158 miles
PASS
Mileage52,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,983 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,378 miles
Since last MOT+10,035 miles
PASS
Mileage36,343 miles

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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

RegistrationMJ52 NXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MJ52 NXW

What car is MJ52 NXW?

MJ52 NXW is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MJ52 NXW?

The last recorded mileage for MJ52 NXW was 86,124 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ52 NXW passed its MOT?

MJ52 NXW has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2014.

Is MJ52 NXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ52 NXW 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 MJ52 NXW?

MJ52 NXW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.