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GK52 BNF

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 66,293 miles on the clock, averaging 2,967 miles per year, well below 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 GK52 BNF

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,293
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,967

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading66,293 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,786
Average per year2,967
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GK52 BNF 13k26k39k53k66k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage66,293 miles
Since last MOT+7,786 miles
PASS
Mileage58,507 miles
Since last MOT+3,735 miles
PASS
Mileage54,772 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,766 miles
Since last MOT+2,175 miles
PASS
Mileage52,591 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,591 miles
Since last MOT+4,519 miles
PASS
Mileage48,072 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,072 miles
Since last MOT+5,098 miles
PASS
Mileage42,974 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,921 miles
Since last MOT+5,005 miles
PASS
Mileage37,916 miles
Since last MOT+1,448 miles
PASS
Mileage36,468 miles
Since last MOT+1,771 miles
PASS
Mileage34,697 miles
Since last MOT+727 miles
PASS
Mileage33,970 miles
Since last MOT+1,523 miles
PASS
Mileage32,447 miles
Since last MOT+2,345 miles
PASS
Mileage30,102 miles
Since last MOT+768 miles
PASS
Mileage29,334 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,334 miles
Since last MOT+869 miles
PASS
Mileage28,465 miles
Since last MOT+1,194 miles
PASS
Mileage27,271 miles
Since last MOT+1,365 miles
PASS
Mileage25,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,906 miles
Since last MOT+3,379 miles
PASS
Mileage22,527 miles
Since last MOT+4,660 miles
PASS
Mileage17,867 miles
Since last MOT+5,187 miles
PASS
Mileage12,680 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

RegistrationGK52 BNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGK — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GK52 BNF

What car is GK52 BNF?

GK52 BNF is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GK52 BNF?

The last recorded mileage for GK52 BNF was 66,293 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GK52 BNF passed its MOT?

GK52 BNF has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 7 Oct 2024.

Is GK52 BNF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK52 BNF 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 GK52 BNF?

GK52 BNF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.