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RA52 NKG

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 89,736 miles on the clock, averaging 3,306 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RA52 NKG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
89,736
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,306

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,736 miles
Reading date
Miles last year46
Average per year3,306
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA52 NKG 26k42k58k74k90k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,736 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,690 miles
Since last MOT+6,905 miles
PASS
Mileage82,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,785 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,769 miles
Since last MOT+4,355 miles
PASS
Mileage78,414 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,412 miles
Since last MOT+6,675 miles
PASS
Mileage71,737 miles
Since last MOT+6,435 miles
PASS
Mileage65,302 miles
Since last MOT+611 miles
PASS
Mileage64,691 miles
Since last MOT+870 miles
PASS
Mileage63,821 miles
Since last MOT+903 miles
PASS
Mileage62,918 miles
Since last MOT+2,232 miles
PASS
Mileage60,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,686 miles
Since last MOT+638 miles
PASS
Mileage60,048 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,048 miles
Since last MOT+3,549 miles
PASS
Mileage56,499 miles
Since last MOT+7,904 miles
PASS
Mileage48,595 miles
Since last MOT+6,492 miles
PASS
Mileage42,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,103 miles
Since last MOT+6,127 miles
PASS
Mileage35,976 miles
Since last MOT+2,452 miles
PASS
Mileage33,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,524 miles
Since last MOT+3,921 miles
PASS
Mileage29,603 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,603 miles
Since last MOT+3,769 miles
PASS
Mileage25,834 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 NKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RA52 NKG

What car is RA52 NKG?

RA52 NKG is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA52 NKG?

The last recorded mileage for RA52 NKG was 89,736 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA52 NKG passed its MOT?

RA52 NKG has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2026.

Is RA52 NKG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA52 NKG 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 NKG?

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