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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 137,277 miles on the clock, averaging 7,478 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 JFY
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 137,277 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,478 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 JFY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 JFY
What car is NL52 JFY?
NL52 JFY is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2002.
What is the mileage of NL52 JFY?
The last recorded mileage for NL52 JFY was 137,277 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL52 JFY passed its MOT?
NL52 JFY has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2019.
Is NL52 JFY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL52 JFY 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 JFY?
NL52 JFY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.