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NC52 FRJ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 135,676 miles on the clock, averaging 7,594 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 NC52 FRJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,676
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,594

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading135,676 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,943
Average per year7,594
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NC52 FRJ 36k61k86k111k136k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,676 miles
Since last MOT+1,943 miles
PASS
Mileage133,733 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,697 miles
Since last MOT+1,737 miles
PASS
Mileage131,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,960 miles
Since last MOT+1,719 miles
PASS
Mileage130,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,241 miles
Since last MOT+2,491 miles
PASS
Mileage127,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,750 miles
Since last MOT+5,769 miles
PASS
Mileage121,981 miles
Since last MOT+10,720 miles
PASS
Mileage111,261 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,256 miles
Since last MOT+13,436 miles
PASS
Mileage97,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,820 miles
Since last MOT+14,199 miles
PASS
Mileage83,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,621 miles
Since last MOT+10,907 miles
PASS
Mileage72,714 miles
Since last MOT+7,624 miles
PASS
Mileage65,090 miles
Since last MOT+7,851 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,239 miles
Since last MOT+21,156 miles
PASS
Mileage36,083 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

RegistrationNC52 FRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNC — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NC52 FRJ

What car is NC52 FRJ?

NC52 FRJ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NC52 FRJ?

The last recorded mileage for NC52 FRJ was 135,676 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NC52 FRJ passed its MOT?

NC52 FRJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2019.

Is NC52 FRJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NC52 FRJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is NC52 FRJ?

NC52 FRJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.