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PO52 NHK

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 80,595 miles on the clock, averaging 3,528 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 PO52 NHK

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,595
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2005
62%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
3,528

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

Low mileage
Latest reading80,595 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year3,528
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO52 NHK 21k36k51k66k81k '05'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,595 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,593 miles
Since last MOT+1,012 miles
PASS
Mileage79,581 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,579 miles
Since last MOT+789 miles
PASS
Mileage78,790 miles
Since last MOT+2,712 miles
PASS
Mileage76,078 miles
Since last MOT+2,276 miles
PASS
Mileage73,802 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,801 miles
Since last MOT+1,958 miles
PASS
Mileage71,843 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,814 miles
Since last MOT+2,661 miles
PASS
Mileage69,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,153 miles
Since last MOT+3,221 miles
PASS
Mileage65,932 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,932 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,931 miles
Since last MOT+2,278 miles
PASS
Mileage63,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,653 miles
Since last MOT+1,946 miles
PASS
Mileage61,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,707 miles
Since last MOT+2,813 miles
PASS
Mileage58,894 miles
Since last MOT+6,789 miles
PASS
Mileage52,105 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,103 miles
Since last MOT+7,161 miles
PASS
Mileage44,942 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,940 miles
Since last MOT+8,860 miles
PASS
Mileage36,080 miles
Since last MOT+5,460 miles
PASS
Mileage30,620 miles
Since last MOT+3,652 miles
PASS
Mileage26,968 miles
Since last MOT+2,859 miles
PASS
Mileage24,109 miles
Since last MOT+3,195 miles
PASS
Mileage20,914 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

RegistrationPO52 NHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PO52 NHK

What car is PO52 NHK?

PO52 NHK is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2002.

What is the mileage of PO52 NHK?

The last recorded mileage for PO52 NHK was 80,595 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO52 NHK passed its MOT?

PO52 NHK has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2022.

Is PO52 NHK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO52 NHK 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 NHK?

PO52 NHK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.