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NK52 HTY

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 93,166 miles on the clock, averaging 3,739 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 NK52 HTY

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,166
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,739

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 reading93,166 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,303
Average per year3,739
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NK52 HTY 29k45k61k77k93k '06'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,166 miles
Since last MOT+1,303 miles
PASS
Mileage91,863 miles
Since last MOT+729 miles
PASS
Mileage91,134 miles
Since last MOT+719 miles
PASS
Mileage90,415 miles
Since last MOT+1,119 miles
PASS
Mileage89,296 miles
Since last MOT+2,406 miles
PASS
Mileage86,890 miles
Since last MOT+2,062 miles
PASS
Mileage84,828 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,824 miles
Since last MOT+2,808 miles
PASS
Mileage82,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,016 miles
Since last MOT+3,892 miles
PASS
Mileage78,124 miles
Since last MOT+3,648 miles
PASS
Mileage74,476 miles
Since last MOT+5,217 miles
PASS
Mileage69,259 miles
Since last MOT+3,993 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,266 miles
Since last MOT+4,927 miles
PASS
Mileage60,339 miles
Since last MOT+5,133 miles
PASS
Mileage55,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,206 miles
Since last MOT+5,310 miles
PASS
Mileage49,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,896 miles
Since last MOT+6,346 miles
PASS
Mileage43,550 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,478 miles
Since last MOT+6,598 miles
PASS
Mileage36,880 miles
Since last MOT+7,935 miles
PASS
Mileage28,945 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

RegistrationNK52 HTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNK — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NK52 HTY

What car is NK52 HTY?

NK52 HTY is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NK52 HTY?

The last recorded mileage for NK52 HTY was 93,166 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NK52 HTY passed its MOT?

NK52 HTY has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2023.

Is NK52 HTY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NK52 HTY 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 NK52 HTY?

NK52 HTY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.