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NK52 XVJ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Green Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGreen
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 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 70,536 miles on the clock, averaging 4,529 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 XVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,536
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,529

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading70,536 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year4,529
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NK52 XVJ 10k25k40k56k71k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,536 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,525 miles
Since last MOT+4,720 miles
PASS
Mileage65,805 miles
Since last MOT+3,635 miles
PASS
Mileage62,170 miles
Since last MOT+3,686 miles
PASS
Mileage58,484 miles
Since last MOT+2,517 miles
PASS
Mileage55,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,967 miles
Since last MOT+2,621 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,346 miles
Since last MOT+2,706 miles
PASS
Mileage50,640 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,637 miles
Since last MOT+2,211 miles
PASS
Mileage48,426 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,426 miles
Since last MOT+2,035 miles
PASS
Mileage46,391 miles
Since last MOT+2,459 miles
PASS
Mileage43,932 miles
Since last MOT+2,748 miles
PASS
Mileage41,184 miles
Since last MOT+8,329 miles
PASS
Mileage32,855 miles
Since last MOT+13,377 miles
PASS
Mileage19,478 miles
Since last MOT+9,063 miles
PASS
Mileage10,415 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 XVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNK — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NK52 XVJ

What car is NK52 XVJ?

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

What is the mileage of NK52 XVJ?

The last recorded mileage for NK52 XVJ was 70,536 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NK52 XVJ passed its MOT?

NK52 XVJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2018.

Is NK52 XVJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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