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NJ52 LRO

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Green Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGreen
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 61,823 miles on the clock, averaging 3,764 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 NJ52 LRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,823
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
3,764

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading61,823 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,498
Average per year3,764
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NJ52 LRO 28k36k45k53k62k '06'15'10

Check NJ52 LRO

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,823 miles
Since last MOT+3,498 miles
PASS
Mileage58,325 miles
Since last MOT+3,433 miles
PASS
Mileage54,892 miles
Since last MOT+3,138 miles
PASS
Mileage51,754 miles
Since last MOT+3,579 miles
PASS
Mileage48,175 miles
Since last MOT+3,420 miles
PASS
Mileage44,755 miles
Since last MOT+3,231 miles
PASS
Mileage41,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,524 miles
Since last MOT+3,608 miles
PASS
Mileage37,916 miles
Since last MOT+3,187 miles
PASS
Mileage34,729 miles
Since last MOT+7,011 miles
PASS
Mileage27,718 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

RegistrationNJ52 LRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NJ52 LRO

What car is NJ52 LRO?

NJ52 LRO is an green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NJ52 LRO?

The last recorded mileage for NJ52 LRO was 61,823 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ52 LRO passed its MOT?

NJ52 LRO has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Nov 2015.

Is NJ52 LRO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ52 LRO 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 NJ52 LRO?

NJ52 LRO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.