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EX52 GGE

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 114,438 miles on the clock, averaging 5,174 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 EX52 GGE

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,438
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,174

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

Below average
Latest reading114,438 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,174
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX52 GGE 27k49k71k92k114k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,438 miles
Since last MOT+4,563 miles
PASS
Mileage109,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,875 miles
Since last MOT+1,525 miles
PASS
Mileage108,350 miles
Since last MOT+6,823 miles
PASS
Mileage101,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,527 miles
Since last MOT+6,918 miles
PASS
Mileage94,609 miles
Since last MOT+2,721 miles
PASS
Mileage91,888 miles
Since last MOT+2,359 miles
PASS
Mileage89,529 miles
Since last MOT+2,597 miles
PASS
Mileage86,932 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,932 miles
Since last MOT+4,954 miles
PASS
Mileage81,978 miles
Since last MOT+10,555 miles
PASS
Mileage71,423 miles
Since last MOT+7,541 miles
PASS
Mileage63,882 miles
Since last MOT+6,180 miles
PASS
Mileage57,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,702 miles
Since last MOT+4,999 miles
PASS
Mileage52,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,703 miles
Since last MOT+6,123 miles
PASS
Mileage46,580 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,765 miles
Since last MOT+5,409 miles
PASS
Mileage37,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,356 miles
Since last MOT+5,115 miles
PASS
Mileage32,241 miles
Since last MOT+5,656 miles
PASS
Mileage26,585 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

RegistrationEX52 GGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EX52 GGE

What car is EX52 GGE?

EX52 GGE is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EX52 GGE?

The last recorded mileage for EX52 GGE was 114,438 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX52 GGE passed its MOT?

EX52 GGE has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2023.

Is EX52 GGE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX52 GGE 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 EX52 GGE?

EX52 GGE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.