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NJ02 NGZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 170,708 miles on the clock, averaging 10,324 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ02 NGZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,708
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,324

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,708 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,597
Average per year10,324
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ02 NGZ 63k90k117k144k171k '06'16'12

Check NJ02 NGZ

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,708 miles
Since last MOT+13,597 miles
PASS
Mileage157,111 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,110 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,013 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,961 miles
Since last MOT+6,926 miles
PASS
Mileage150,035 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,035 miles
Since last MOT+10,132 miles
PASS
Mileage139,903 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,903 miles
Since last MOT+9,199 miles
PASS
Mileage130,704 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,697 miles
Since last MOT+5,479 miles
PASS
Mileage125,218 miles
Since last MOT+16,779 miles
PASS
Mileage108,439 miles
Since last MOT+20,715 miles
PASS
Mileage87,724 miles
Since last MOT+17,918 miles
PASS
Mileage69,806 miles
Since last MOT+6,595 miles
PASS
Mileage63,211 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

RegistrationNJ02 NGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About NJ02 NGZ

What car is NJ02 NGZ?

NJ02 NGZ is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NJ02 NGZ?

The last recorded mileage for NJ02 NGZ was 170,708 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ02 NGZ passed its MOT?

NJ02 NGZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2016.

Is NJ02 NGZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ02 NGZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is NJ02 NGZ?

NJ02 NGZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.