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NG52 UEM

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 97,383 miles on the clock, averaging 4,777 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 UEM

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,383
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,777

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

Low mileage
Latest reading97,383 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,288
Average per year4,777
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NG52 UEM 33k49k65k81k97k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage97,383 miles
Since last MOT+7,288 miles
PASS
Mileage90,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,095 miles
Since last MOT+2,487 miles
PASS
Mileage87,608 miles
Since last MOT+3,185 miles
PASS
Mileage84,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,423 miles
Since last MOT+3,587 miles
PASS
Mileage80,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,836 miles
Since last MOT+3,210 miles
PASS
Mileage77,626 miles
Since last MOT+2,196 miles
PASS
Mileage75,430 miles
Since last MOT+2,775 miles
PASS
Mileage72,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,655 miles
Since last MOT+3,415 miles
PASS
Mileage69,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,240 miles
Since last MOT+2,767 miles
PASS
Mileage66,473 miles
Since last MOT+7,546 miles
PASS
Mileage58,927 miles
Since last MOT+6,851 miles
PASS
Mileage52,076 miles
Since last MOT+7,146 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,930 miles
Since last MOT+7,221 miles
PASS
Mileage37,709 miles
Since last MOT+4,555 miles
PASS
Mileage33,154 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 UEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNG — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NG52 UEM

What car is NG52 UEM?

NG52 UEM is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NG52 UEM?

The last recorded mileage for NG52 UEM was 97,383 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NG52 UEM passed its MOT?

NG52 UEM has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 26 Jun 2019.

Is NG52 UEM ULEZ compliant?

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

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