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RA52 NJX

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1200cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 142,550 miles on the clock, averaging 10,559 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 RA52 NJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,550
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,559

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,550 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,930
Average per year10,559
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA52 NJX 26k55k84k113k143k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,550 miles
Since last MOT+8,930 miles
PASS
Mileage133,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,620 miles
Since last MOT+6,691 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,929 miles
Since last MOT+8,578 miles
PASS
Mileage118,351 miles
Since last MOT+11,712 miles
PASS
Mileage106,639 miles
Since last MOT+9,587 miles
PASS
Mileage97,052 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,052 miles
Since last MOT+12,782 miles
PASS
Mileage84,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,270 miles
Since last MOT+9,572 miles
PASS
Mileage74,698 miles
Since last MOT+13,118 miles
PASS
Mileage61,580 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,570 miles
Since last MOT+12,391 miles
PASS
Mileage49,179 miles
Since last MOT+12,329 miles
PASS
Mileage36,850 miles
Since last MOT+10,872 miles
PASS
Mileage25,978 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

RegistrationRA52 NJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RA52 NJX

What car is RA52 NJX?

RA52 NJX is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA52 NJX?

The last recorded mileage for RA52 NJX was 142,550 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA52 NJX passed its MOT?

RA52 NJX has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2017.

Is RA52 NJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA52 NJX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RA52 NJX?

RA52 NJX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.