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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 148,696 miles on the clock, averaging 11,549 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for PO52 NHJ
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 148,696 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 11,549 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 10 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 | PO52 NHJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PO — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About PO52 NHJ
What car is PO52 NHJ?
PO52 NHJ is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.
What is the mileage of PO52 NHJ?
The last recorded mileage for PO52 NHJ was 148,696 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PO52 NHJ passed its MOT?
PO52 NHJ has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2016.
Is PO52 NHJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO52 NHJ 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 PO52 NHJ?
PO52 NHJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.