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NJ02 VVZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
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 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 122,950 miles on the clock, averaging 6,950 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 VVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,950
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,950

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,950 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,364
Average per year6,950
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ02 VVZ 35k57k79k101k123k '06'18'14

Check NJ02 VVZ

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,950 miles
Since last MOT+3,364 miles
PASS
Mileage119,586 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,585 miles
Since last MOT+3,115 miles
PASS
Mileage116,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,470 miles
Since last MOT+4,203 miles
PASS
Mileage112,267 miles
Since last MOT+11,539 miles
PASS
Mileage100,728 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,725 miles
Since last MOT+275 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,450 miles
Since last MOT+10,959 miles
PASS
Mileage89,491 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,491 miles
Since last MOT+4,925 miles
PASS
Mileage84,566 miles
Since last MOT+10,744 miles
PASS
Mileage73,822 miles
Since last MOT+12,861 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,961 miles
Since last MOT+13,328 miles
PASS
Mileage47,633 miles
Since last MOT+4,283 miles
PASS
Mileage43,350 miles
Since last MOT+8,024 miles
PASS
Mileage35,326 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 VVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About NJ02 VVZ

What car is NJ02 VVZ?

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

What is the mileage of NJ02 VVZ?

The last recorded mileage for NJ02 VVZ was 122,950 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ02 VVZ passed its MOT?

NJ02 VVZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2018.

Is NJ02 VVZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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