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NJ52 WTD

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 94,982 miles on the clock, averaging 4,517 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ52 WTD

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,982
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,517

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading94,982 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,517
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ52 WTD 30k46k63k79k95k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,982 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,981 miles
Since last MOT+509 miles
PASS
Mileage94,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,472 miles
Since last MOT+973 miles
PASS
Mileage93,499 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,499 miles
Since last MOT+896 miles
PASS
Mileage92,603 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,602 miles
Since last MOT+913 miles
PASS
Mileage91,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,689 miles
Since last MOT+2,045 miles
PASS
Mileage89,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,644 miles
Since last MOT+3,146 miles
PASS
Mileage86,498 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
PASS
Mileage86,459 miles
Since last MOT+2,252 miles
PASS
Mileage84,207 miles
Since last MOT+1,868 miles
PASS
Mileage82,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,339 miles
Since last MOT+1,582 miles
PASS
Mileage80,757 miles
Since last MOT+2,239 miles
PASS
Mileage78,518 miles
Since last MOT+12,477 miles
PASS
Mileage66,041 miles
Since last MOT+11,787 miles
PASS
Mileage54,254 miles
Since last MOT+14,304 miles
PASS
Mileage39,950 miles
Since last MOT+9,693 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,257 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 WTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NJ52 WTD

What car is NJ52 WTD?

NJ52 WTD is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NJ52 WTD?

The last recorded mileage for NJ52 WTD was 94,982 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ52 WTD passed its MOT?

NJ52 WTD has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2020.

Is NJ52 WTD ULEZ compliant?

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

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