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GF52 OWB

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Purple Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourPurple
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 1200cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 42,573 miles on the clock, averaging 995 miles per year, well 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 GF52 OWB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
42,573
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
995

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading42,573 miles
Reading date
Miles last year58
Average per year995
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF52 OWB 22k27k32k38k43k '05'26'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage42,573 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
PASS
Mileage42,515 miles
Since last MOT+2,903 miles
PASS
Mileage39,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,060 miles
PASS
Mileage34,552 miles
Since last MOT+4,562 miles
PASS
Mileage29,990 miles
Since last MOT+164 miles
PASS
Mileage29,826 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,790 miles
Since last MOT+246 miles
PASS
Mileage29,544 miles
Since last MOT+375 miles
PASS
Mileage29,169 miles
Since last MOT+263 miles
PASS
Mileage28,906 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,850 miles
Since last MOT+1,123 miles
PASS
Mileage27,727 miles
Since last MOT+812 miles
PASS
Mileage26,915 miles
Since last MOT+570 miles
PASS
Mileage26,345 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,326 miles
Since last MOT+635 miles
PASS
Mileage25,691 miles
Since last MOT+614 miles
PASS
Mileage25,077 miles
Since last MOT+809 miles
PASS
Mileage24,268 miles
Since last MOT+600 miles
PASS
Mileage23,668 miles
Since last MOT+758 miles
PASS
Mileage22,910 miles
Since last MOT+595 miles
PASS
Mileage22,315 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 OWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GF52 OWB

What car is GF52 OWB?

GF52 OWB is a purple Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GF52 OWB?

The last recorded mileage for GF52 OWB was 42,573 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF52 OWB passed its MOT?

GF52 OWB has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2026.

Is GF52 OWB ULEZ compliant?

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

GF52 OWB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.