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EY52 GDO

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 4 (56% pass rate). It has 94,805 miles on the clock, averaging 10,157 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 EY52 GDO

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,805
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2005
56%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
10,157

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading94,805 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year10,157
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY52 GDO 28k44k61k78k95k '05'12'09

Check EY52 GDO

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,805 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,796 miles
Since last MOT+17,308 miles
PASS
Mileage77,488 miles
Since last MOT+14,964 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,524 miles
Since last MOT+12,033 miles
PASS
Mileage50,491 miles
Since last MOT+31,635 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,856 miles
PASS
Mileage32,123 miles
Since last MOT+4,482 miles
PASS
Mileage27,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,641 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

RegistrationEY52 GDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EY52 GDO

What car is EY52 GDO?

EY52 GDO is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.

What is the mileage of EY52 GDO?

The last recorded mileage for EY52 GDO was 94,805 miles, recorded on 9 May 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY52 GDO passed its MOT?

EY52 GDO has had 9 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (5 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2012.

Is EY52 GDO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY52 GDO 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 EY52 GDO?

EY52 GDO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.