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NX52 LZU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Stockton, 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 143,067 miles on the clock, averaging 7,216 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 NX52 LZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,067
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,216

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading143,067 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year7,216
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NX52 LZU 20k51k82k112k143k '05'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,067 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,057 miles
Since last MOT+10,621 miles
PASS
Mileage132,436 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,435 miles
Since last MOT+1,763 miles
PASS
Mileage130,672 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,670 miles
Since last MOT+5,500 miles
PASS
Mileage125,170 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,167 miles
Since last MOT+3,732 miles
PASS
Mileage121,435 miles
Since last MOT+5,862 miles
PASS
Mileage115,573 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,569 miles
Since last MOT+5,085 miles
PASS
Mileage110,484 miles
Since last MOT+6,089 miles
PASS
Mileage104,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,395 miles
Since last MOT+3,999 miles
PASS
Mileage100,396 miles
Since last MOT+10,125 miles
PASS
Mileage90,271 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,262 miles
Since last MOT+13,750 miles
PASS
Mileage76,512 miles
Since last MOT+14,074 miles
PASS
Mileage62,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,438 miles
Since last MOT+7,682 miles
PASS
Mileage54,756 miles
Since last MOT+6,549 miles
PASS
Mileage48,207 miles
Since last MOT+7,103 miles
PASS
Mileage41,104 miles
Since last MOT+6,846 miles
PASS
Mileage34,258 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,259 miles
Since last MOT+7,096 miles
PASS
Mileage27,163 miles
Since last MOT+7,110 miles
PASS
Mileage20,053 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

RegistrationNX52 LZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeNX — Stockton, North
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About NX52 LZU

What car is NX52 LZU?

NX52 LZU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Stockton in 2002.

What is the mileage of NX52 LZU?

The last recorded mileage for NX52 LZU was 143,067 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NX52 LZU passed its MOT?

NX52 LZU has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2023.

Is NX52 LZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NX52 LZU 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 NX52 LZU?

NX52 LZU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.