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NL52 WBZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Newcastle, North · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 93,102 miles on the clock, averaging 4,055 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 NL52 WBZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,102
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,055

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading93,102 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,991
Average per year4,055
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL52 WBZ 31k46k62k78k93k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,102 miles
Since last MOT+1,991 miles
PASS
Mileage91,111 miles
Since last MOT+4,015 miles
PASS
Mileage87,096 miles
Since last MOT+6,369 miles
PASS
Mileage80,727 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,727 miles
Since last MOT+1,560 miles
PASS
Mileage79,167 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,135 miles
Since last MOT+259 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,876 miles
Since last MOT+11,083 miles
PASS
Mileage67,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,793 miles
Since last MOT+5,340 miles
PASS
Mileage62,453 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,452 miles
Since last MOT+2,348 miles
PASS
Mileage60,104 miles
Since last MOT+2,589 miles
PASS
Mileage57,515 miles
Since last MOT+5,270 miles
PASS
Mileage52,245 miles
Since last MOT+5,730 miles
PASS
Mileage46,515 miles
Since last MOT+4,235 miles
PASS
Mileage42,280 miles
Since last MOT+3,784 miles
PASS
Mileage38,496 miles
Since last MOT+7,603 miles
PASS
Mileage30,893 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 WBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NL52 WBZ

What car is NL52 WBZ?

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

What is the mileage of NL52 WBZ?

The last recorded mileage for NL52 WBZ was 93,102 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL52 WBZ passed its MOT?

NL52 WBZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2022.

Is NL52 WBZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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