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GF52 LKU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 1198cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 136,335 miles on the clock, averaging 7,951 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 GF52 LKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,335
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,951

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,335 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year7,951
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF52 LKU 35k60k86k111k136k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,335 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,321 miles
Since last MOT+7,645 miles
PASS
Mileage128,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,676 miles
Since last MOT+7,073 miles
PASS
Mileage121,603 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,603 miles
Since last MOT+13,184 miles
PASS
Mileage108,419 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,418 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,362 miles
Since last MOT+19,459 miles
PASS
Mileage88,903 miles
Since last MOT+10,414 miles
PASS
Mileage78,489 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,487 miles
Since last MOT+7,886 miles
PASS
Mileage70,601 miles
Since last MOT+8,426 miles
PASS
Mileage62,175 miles
Since last MOT+7,037 miles
PASS
Mileage55,138 miles
Since last MOT+8,170 miles
PASS
Mileage46,968 miles
Since last MOT+10,780 miles
PASS
Mileage36,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,188 miles
Since last MOT+1,383 miles
PASS
Mileage34,805 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

RegistrationGF52 LKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GF52 LKU

What car is GF52 LKU?

GF52 LKU is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GF52 LKU?

The last recorded mileage for GF52 LKU was 136,335 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF52 LKU passed its MOT?

GF52 LKU has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2019.

Is GF52 LKU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF52 LKU 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 GF52 LKU?

GF52 LKU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.