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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 Diesel 1422cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 82,070 miles on the clock, averaging 4,025 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TDI engine is known for 1. oil pump chain & balance shaft chain wear / failure and 2. injector unit (pd pump–dooer) wear & electrical failure. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for GF52 MYN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 82,070 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 4,025 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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:
1. Oil Pump Chain & Balance Shaft Chain Wear / Failure
The chain driving the oil pump and balance shaft (where fitted) is undersized for the loads imposed by the three-cylinder engine's unbalanced firing impulses. Early models are particularly vulnerable; chain tensioner wear allows excessive slack, leading to chain stretch, skip, or catastrophic failure[1].
2. Injector Unit (PD Pump–Dooer) Wear & Electrical Failure
Worn plunger seals allow diesel and engine oil to mix; electrical spools fail (sticking or electrical contact wear). These are high-wear components under the extreme pressures of the PD system[1].
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GF52 MYN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1422cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GF — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About GF52 MYN
What car is GF52 MYN?
GF52 MYN is a red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.
What is the mileage of GF52 MYN?
The last recorded mileage for GF52 MYN was 82,070 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GF52 MYN passed its MOT?
GF52 MYN has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2022.
Is GF52 MYN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF52 MYN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is GF52 MYN?
GF52 MYN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.