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GF52 YRY

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 11 (54% pass rate). It has 170,315 miles on the clock, averaging 10,228 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for GF52 YRY

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,315
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
10,228

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,315 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,228
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF52 YRY 28k63k99k135k170k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage170,315 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,313 miles
Since last MOT+12,472 miles
PASS
Mileage157,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,841 miles
Since last MOT+15,759 miles
PASS
Mileage142,082 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,081 miles
Since last MOT+12,997 miles
PASS
Mileage129,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,084 miles
Since last MOT+8,463 miles
PASS
Mileage120,621 miles
Since last MOT+7,749 miles
PASS
Mileage112,872 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,871 miles
Since last MOT+7,060 miles
PASS
Mileage105,811 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,809 miles
Since last MOT+4,322 miles
PASS
Mileage101,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,487 miles
Since last MOT+6,622 miles
PASS
Mileage94,865 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,853 miles
Since last MOT+7,798 miles
PASS
Mileage87,055 miles
Since last MOT+9,665 miles
PASS
Mileage77,390 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,349 miles
Since last MOT+11,413 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,936 miles
Since last MOT+12,340 miles
PASS
Mileage53,596 miles
Since last MOT+11,512 miles
PASS
Mileage42,084 miles
Since last MOT+14,258 miles
PASS
Mileage27,826 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 YRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GF52 YRY

What car is GF52 YRY?

GF52 YRY is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GF52 YRY?

The last recorded mileage for GF52 YRY was 170,315 miles, recorded on 30 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF52 YRY passed its MOT?

GF52 YRY has had 24 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (13 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 30 Dec 2019.

Is GF52 YRY ULEZ compliant?

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

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