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NG52 LBX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourBlue
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 1200cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 84,740 miles on the clock, averaging 4,799 miles per year, well 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 NG52 LBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,740
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,799

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,740 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,507
Average per year4,799
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NG52 LBX 28k42k56k71k85k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,740 miles
Since last MOT+5,507 miles
PASS
Mileage79,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,233 miles
Since last MOT+2,417 miles
PASS
Mileage76,816 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,816 miles
Since last MOT+4,340 miles
PASS
Mileage72,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,476 miles
Since last MOT+4,107 miles
PASS
Mileage68,369 miles
Since last MOT+201 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,168 miles
Since last MOT+5,025 miles
PASS
Mileage63,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,143 miles
Since last MOT+2,749 miles
PASS
Mileage60,394 miles
Since last MOT+6,397 miles
PASS
Mileage53,997 miles
Since last MOT+4,967 miles
PASS
Mileage49,030 miles
Since last MOT+3,491 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,539 miles
Since last MOT+5,076 miles
PASS
Mileage40,463 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,455 miles
Since last MOT+6,622 miles
PASS
Mileage33,833 miles
Since last MOT+6,027 miles
PASS
Mileage27,806 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

RegistrationNG52 LBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNG — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NG52 LBX

What car is NG52 LBX?

NG52 LBX is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NG52 LBX?

The last recorded mileage for NG52 LBX was 84,740 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NG52 LBX passed its MOT?

NG52 LBX has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2017.

Is NG52 LBX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NG52 LBX 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 NG52 LBX?

NG52 LBX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.