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NJ52 WRU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourSilver
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 1200cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 120,880 miles on the clock, averaging 7,562 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 WRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,880
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,562

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading120,880 miles
Reading date
Miles last year141
Average per year7,562
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NJ52 WRU 24k48k73k97k121k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,880 miles
Since last MOT+141 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,739 miles
Since last MOT+8,850 miles
PASS
Mileage111,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,889 miles
Since last MOT+8,621 miles
PASS
Mileage103,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,268 miles
Since last MOT+6,514 miles
PASS
Mileage96,754 miles
Since last MOT+6,720 miles
PASS
Mileage90,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,034 miles
Since last MOT+6,076 miles
PASS
Mileage83,958 miles
Since last MOT+8,649 miles
PASS
Mileage75,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,309 miles
Since last MOT+9,789 miles
PASS
Mileage65,520 miles
Since last MOT+8,969 miles
PASS
Mileage56,551 miles
Since last MOT+7,554 miles
PASS
Mileage48,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,997 miles
Since last MOT+6,356 miles
PASS
Mileage42,641 miles
Since last MOT+4,923 miles
PASS
Mileage37,718 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage30,926 miles
Since last MOT+6,776 miles
PASS
Mileage24,150 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 WRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NJ52 WRU

What car is NJ52 WRU?

NJ52 WRU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NJ52 WRU?

The last recorded mileage for NJ52 WRU was 120,880 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ52 WRU passed its MOT?

NJ52 WRU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2019.

Is NJ52 WRU ULEZ compliant?

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

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