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PO52 NHL

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 91,096 miles on the clock, averaging 5,483 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 PO52 NHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,096
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,483

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

Below average
Latest reading91,096 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,439
Average per year5,483
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO52 NHL 27k43k59k75k91k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,096 miles
Since last MOT+10,439 miles
PASS
Mileage80,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,657 miles
Since last MOT+4,870 miles
PASS
Mileage75,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,787 miles
Since last MOT+4,018 miles
PASS
Mileage71,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,769 miles
Since last MOT+5,628 miles
PASS
Mileage66,141 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,140 miles
Since last MOT+5,340 miles
PASS
Mileage60,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,800 miles
Since last MOT+5,983 miles
PASS
Mileage54,817 miles
Since last MOT+6,535 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,282 miles
Since last MOT+8,085 miles
PASS
Mileage40,197 miles
Since last MOT+804 miles
PASS
Mileage39,393 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,377 miles
Since last MOT+571 miles
PASS
Mileage38,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,806 miles
Since last MOT+3,337 miles
PASS
Mileage35,469 miles
Since last MOT+8,230 miles
PASS
Mileage27,239 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 NHL
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 NHL

What car is PO52 NHL?

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

What is the mileage of PO52 NHL?

The last recorded mileage for PO52 NHL was 91,096 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO52 NHL passed its MOT?

PO52 NHL has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2017.

Is PO52 NHL ULEZ compliant?

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

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