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BN52 GKC

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 129,408 miles on the clock, averaging 8,583 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for BN52 GKC

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,408
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,583

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading129,408 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year8,583
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN52 GKC 15k43k72k101k129k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,408 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,403 miles
Since last MOT+4,283 miles
PASS
Mileage125,120 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,117 miles
Since last MOT+7,584 miles
PASS
Mileage117,533 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,513 miles
Since last MOT+5,152 miles
PASS
Mileage112,361 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,354 miles
Since last MOT+4,792 miles
PASS
Mileage107,562 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,559 miles
Since last MOT+10,941 miles
PASS
Mileage96,618 miles
Since last MOT+244 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,374 miles
Since last MOT+11,324 miles
PASS
Mileage85,050 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,044 miles
Since last MOT+18,046 miles
PASS
Mileage66,998 miles
Since last MOT+12,990 miles
PASS
Mileage54,008 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,000 miles
Since last MOT+13,812 miles
PASS
Mileage40,188 miles
Since last MOT+5,187 miles
PASS
Mileage35,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,001 miles
Since last MOT+5,780 miles
PASS
Mileage29,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,221 miles
Since last MOT+7,413 miles
PASS
Mileage21,808 miles
Since last MOT+7,081 miles
PASS
Mileage14,727 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

RegistrationBN52 GKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BN52 GKC

What car is BN52 GKC?

BN52 GKC is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2002.

What is the mileage of BN52 GKC?

The last recorded mileage for BN52 GKC was 129,408 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN52 GKC passed its MOT?

BN52 GKC has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2020.

Is BN52 GKC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN52 GKC 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 BN52 GKC?

BN52 GKC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.