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GF52 XLR

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 107,033 miles on the clock, averaging 4,730 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 XLR

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,033
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,730

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 reading107,033 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,730
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF52 XLR 41k58k74k91k107k '05'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,033 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,031 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
PASS
Mileage106,956 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,949 miles
Since last MOT+3,336 miles
PASS
Mileage103,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,613 miles
Since last MOT+7,860 miles
PASS
Mileage95,753 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,745 miles
Since last MOT+8,068 miles
PASS
Mileage87,677 miles
Since last MOT+11,378 miles
PASS
Mileage76,299 miles
Since last MOT+19,199 miles
PASS
Mileage57,100 miles
PASS
Mileage73,572 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,565 miles
Since last MOT+700 miles
PASS
Mileage72,865 miles
Since last MOT+830 miles
PASS
Mileage72,035 miles
Since last MOT+4,907 miles
PASS
Mileage67,128 miles
Since last MOT+5,025 miles
PASS
Mileage62,103 miles
Since last MOT+3,329 miles
PASS
Mileage58,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,774 miles
Since last MOT+7,675 miles
PASS
Mileage51,099 miles
Since last MOT+10,025 miles
PASS
Mileage41,074 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 XLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
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 XLR

What car is GF52 XLR?

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

What is the mileage of GF52 XLR?

The last recorded mileage for GF52 XLR was 107,033 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF52 XLR passed its MOT?

GF52 XLR has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2019.

Is GF52 XLR ULEZ compliant?

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

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