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GL52 ABO

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 66,662 miles on the clock, averaging 3,909 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 GL52 ABO

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,662
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,909

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading66,662 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,420
Average per year3,909
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL52 ABO 12k26k39k53k67k '07'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,662 miles
Since last MOT+10,420 miles
PASS
Mileage56,242 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,186 miles
Since last MOT+4,400 miles
PASS
Mileage51,786 miles
Since last MOT+7,204 miles
PASS
Mileage44,582 miles
Since last MOT+3,612 miles
PASS
Mileage40,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,970 miles
Since last MOT+3,820 miles
PASS
Mileage37,150 miles
Since last MOT+1,945 miles
PASS
Mileage35,205 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,203 miles
Since last MOT+2,832 miles
PASS
Mileage32,371 miles
Since last MOT+4,839 miles
PASS
Mileage27,532 miles
Since last MOT+2,948 miles
PASS
Mileage24,584 miles
Since last MOT+1,555 miles
PASS
Mileage23,029 miles
Since last MOT+9,085 miles
PASS
Mileage13,944 miles
Since last MOT+1,701 miles
PASS
Mileage12,243 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

RegistrationGL52 ABO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GL52 ABO

What car is GL52 ABO?

GL52 ABO is a black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GL52 ABO?

The last recorded mileage for GL52 ABO was 66,662 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL52 ABO passed its MOT?

GL52 ABO has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2021.

Is GL52 ABO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL52 ABO 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 GL52 ABO?

GL52 ABO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.