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NG52 UEL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1200cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 115,153 miles on the clock, averaging 5,966 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 NG52 UEL

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,153
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,966

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

Below average
Latest reading115,153 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,544
Average per year5,966
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NG52 UEL 39k58k77k96k115k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,153 miles
Since last MOT+2,544 miles
PASS
Mileage112,609 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,609 miles
Since last MOT+5,674 miles
PASS
Mileage106,935 miles
Since last MOT+4,650 miles
PASS
Mileage102,285 miles
Since last MOT+8,993 miles
PASS
Mileage93,292 miles
Since last MOT+2,637 miles
PASS
Mileage90,655 miles
Since last MOT+2,402 miles
PASS
Mileage88,253 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,252 miles
Since last MOT+5,727 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,525 miles
Since last MOT+5,085 miles
PASS
Mileage77,440 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,431 miles
Since last MOT+7,952 miles
PASS
Mileage69,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,479 miles
Since last MOT+9,517 miles
PASS
Mileage59,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,962 miles
Since last MOT+9,806 miles
PASS
Mileage50,156 miles
Since last MOT+11,550 miles
PASS
Mileage38,606 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 UEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNG — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NG52 UEL

What car is NG52 UEL?

NG52 UEL is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NG52 UEL?

The last recorded mileage for NG52 UEL was 115,153 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NG52 UEL passed its MOT?

NG52 UEL has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2018.

Is NG52 UEL ULEZ compliant?

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

NG52 UEL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.