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PJ02 NKA

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 80,656 miles on the clock, averaging 5,075 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 PJ02 NKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,656
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,075

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 reading80,656 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,249
Average per year5,075
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PJ02 NKA 19k34k50k65k81k '06'18'13

Check PJ02 NKA

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,656 miles
Since last MOT+6,249 miles
PASS
Mileage74,407 miles
Since last MOT+3,629 miles
PASS
Mileage70,778 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,771 miles
Since last MOT+5,938 miles
PASS
Mileage64,833 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,823 miles
Since last MOT+4,597 miles
PASS
Mileage60,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,226 miles
Since last MOT+4,927 miles
PASS
Mileage55,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,299 miles
Since last MOT+5,254 miles
PASS
Mileage50,045 miles
Since last MOT+5,306 miles
PASS
Mileage44,739 miles
Since last MOT+4,279 miles
PASS
Mileage40,460 miles
Since last MOT+4,318 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,142 miles
Since last MOT+5,035 miles
PASS
Mileage31,107 miles
Since last MOT+5,991 miles
PASS
Mileage25,116 miles
Since last MOT+6,181 miles
PASS
Mileage18,935 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

RegistrationPJ02 NKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About PJ02 NKA

What car is PJ02 NKA?

PJ02 NKA is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PJ02 NKA?

The last recorded mileage for PJ02 NKA was 80,656 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ02 NKA passed its MOT?

PJ02 NKA has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2018.

Is PJ02 NKA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ02 NKA 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 PJ02 NKA?

PJ02 NKA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.