Vehicle summary
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 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 125,787 miles on the clock, averaging 8,003 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 NK52 XVR
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 125,787 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9 |
| Average per year | 8,003 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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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
| Registration | NK52 XVR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NK — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About NK52 XVR
What car is NK52 XVR?
NK52 XVR is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.
What is the mileage of NK52 XVR?
The last recorded mileage for NK52 XVR was 125,787 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NK52 XVR passed its MOT?
NK52 XVR has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2018.
Is NK52 XVR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NK52 XVR 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 XVR?
NK52 XVR is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.