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NL52 FLP

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 87,426 miles on the clock, averaging 5,436 miles per year, 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 NL52 FLP

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,426
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,436

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading87,426 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,436
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL52 FLP 7k27k47k67k87k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,426 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,425 miles
Since last MOT+4,205 miles
PASS
Mileage83,220 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,220 miles
Since last MOT+2,617 miles
PASS
Mileage80,603 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,602 miles
Since last MOT+13,631 miles
PASS
Mileage66,971 miles
Since last MOT+12,824 miles
PASS
Mileage54,147 miles
Since last MOT+2,304 miles
PASS
Mileage51,843 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,843 miles
Since last MOT+2,563 miles
PASS
Mileage49,280 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,276 miles
Since last MOT+1,629 miles
PASS
Mileage47,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,647 miles
Since last MOT+1,987 miles
PASS
Mileage45,660 miles
Since last MOT+3,894 miles
PASS
Mileage41,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,766 miles
Since last MOT+3,921 miles
PASS
Mileage37,845 miles
Since last MOT+7,830 miles
PASS
Mileage30,015 miles
Since last MOT+9,967 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,048 miles
Since last MOT+12,611 miles
PASS
Mileage7,437 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

RegistrationNL52 FLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NL52 FLP

What car is NL52 FLP?

NL52 FLP is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.

What is the mileage of NL52 FLP?

The last recorded mileage for NL52 FLP was 87,426 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL52 FLP passed its MOT?

NL52 FLP has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Apr 2023.

Is NL52 FLP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL52 FLP 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 NL52 FLP?

NL52 FLP is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.