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NJ52 WMY

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 119,425 miles on the clock, averaging 7,947 miles per year, around 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 WMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,425
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,947

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,425 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,947
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ52 WMY 35k56k77k98k119k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,425 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,424 miles
Since last MOT+2,802 miles
PASS
Mileage116,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,622 miles
Since last MOT+6,161 miles
PASS
Mileage110,461 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,460 miles
Since last MOT+7,578 miles
PASS
Mileage102,882 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,881 miles
Since last MOT+9,875 miles
PASS
Mileage93,006 miles
Since last MOT+5,856 miles
PASS
Mileage87,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,150 miles
Since last MOT+8,258 miles
PASS
Mileage78,892 miles
Since last MOT+8,658 miles
PASS
Mileage70,234 miles
Since last MOT+686 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,548 miles
Since last MOT+11,208 miles
PASS
Mileage58,340 miles
Since last MOT+8,387 miles
PASS
Mileage49,953 miles
Since last MOT+7,892 miles
PASS
Mileage42,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,061 miles
Since last MOT+7,449 miles
PASS
Mileage34,612 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 WMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NJ52 WMY

What car is NJ52 WMY?

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

What is the mileage of NJ52 WMY?

The last recorded mileage for NJ52 WMY was 119,425 miles, recorded on 11 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ52 WMY passed its MOT?

NJ52 WMY has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2017.

Is NJ52 WMY ULEZ compliant?

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

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