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NJ52 OCZ

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 78,325 miles on the clock, averaging 5,251 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 NJ52 OCZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,325
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
5,251

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 reading78,325 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,600
Average per year5,251
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ52 OCZ 16k32k47k63k78k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage78,325 miles
Since last MOT+4,600 miles
PASS
Mileage73,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,725 miles
Since last MOT+5,659 miles
PASS
Mileage68,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,066 miles
Since last MOT+4,862 miles
PASS
Mileage63,204 miles
Since last MOT+5,449 miles
PASS
Mileage57,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,755 miles
Since last MOT+1,716 miles
PASS
Mileage56,039 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,986 miles
Since last MOT+4,113 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,873 miles
Since last MOT+5,621 miles
PASS
Mileage46,252 miles
Since last MOT+5,832 miles
PASS
Mileage40,420 miles
Since last MOT+4,562 miles
PASS
Mileage35,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,858 miles
Since last MOT+4,579 miles
PASS
Mileage31,279 miles
Since last MOT+4,617 miles
PASS
Mileage26,662 miles
Since last MOT+10,180 miles
PASS
Mileage16,482 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 OCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NJ52 OCZ

What car is NJ52 OCZ?

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

What is the mileage of NJ52 OCZ?

The last recorded mileage for NJ52 OCZ was 78,325 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ52 OCZ passed its MOT?

NJ52 OCZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 20 Jun 2018.

Is NJ52 OCZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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