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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 112,280 miles on the clock, averaging 7,426 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 NL52 JBU
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 112,280 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,426 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | NL52 JBU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NL — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About NL52 JBU
What car is NL52 JBU?
NL52 JBU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.
What is the mileage of NL52 JBU?
The last recorded mileage for NL52 JBU was 112,280 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL52 JBU passed its MOT?
NL52 JBU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Jun 2018.
Is NL52 JBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL52 JBU 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 JBU?
NL52 JBU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.