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NJ02 OEF

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
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 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 100,469 miles on the clock, averaging 7,183 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 NJ02 OEF

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,469
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,183

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

Below average
Latest reading100,469 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year7,183
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ02 OEF 29k47k65k83k100k '06'16'11

Check NJ02 OEF

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,469 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,457 miles
Since last MOT+6,389 miles
PASS
Mileage94,068 miles
Since last MOT+2,790 miles
PASS
Mileage91,278 miles
Since last MOT+6,650 miles
PASS
Mileage84,628 miles
Since last MOT+10,299 miles
PASS
Mileage74,329 miles
Since last MOT+8,628 miles
PASS
Mileage65,701 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,694 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,595 miles
Since last MOT+15,737 miles
PASS
Mileage49,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,858 miles
Since last MOT+693 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,165 miles
Since last MOT+4,631 miles
PASS
Mileage44,534 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,530 miles
Since last MOT+5,063 miles
PASS
Mileage39,467 miles
Since last MOT+8,267 miles
PASS
Mileage31,200 miles
Since last MOT+2,320 miles
PASS
Mileage28,880 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,880 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 OEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About NJ02 OEF

What car is NJ02 OEF?

NJ02 OEF is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NJ02 OEF?

The last recorded mileage for NJ02 OEF was 100,469 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ02 OEF passed its MOT?

NJ02 OEF has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Jul 2016.

Is NJ02 OEF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ02 OEF 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 NJ02 OEF?

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