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GL52 BWN

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 125,952 miles on the clock, averaging 5,187 miles per year, 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 BWN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
125,952
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,187

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,952 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,006
Average per year5,187
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL52 BWN 22k48k74k100k126k '05'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,952 miles
Since last MOT+3,006 miles
PASS
Mileage122,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,946 miles
Since last MOT+3,544 miles
PASS
Mileage119,402 miles
Since last MOT+3,253 miles
PASS
Mileage116,149 miles
Since last MOT+1,932 miles
PASS
Mileage114,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,217 miles
Since last MOT+429 miles
PASS
Mileage113,788 miles
Since last MOT+2,014 miles
PASS
Mileage111,774 miles
Since last MOT+3,518 miles
PASS
Mileage108,256 miles
Since last MOT+4,429 miles
PASS
Mileage103,827 miles
Since last MOT+4,868 miles
PASS
Mileage98,959 miles
Since last MOT+7,434 miles
PASS
Mileage91,525 miles
Since last MOT+3,800 miles
PASS
Mileage87,725 miles
Since last MOT+3,934 miles
PASS
Mileage83,791 miles
Since last MOT+4,033 miles
PASS
Mileage79,758 miles
Since last MOT+3,540 miles
PASS
Mileage76,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,218 miles
Since last MOT+5,208 miles
PASS
Mileage71,010 miles
Since last MOT+7,176 miles
PASS
Mileage63,834 miles
Since last MOT+9,561 miles
PASS
Mileage54,273 miles
Since last MOT+14,386 miles
PASS
Mileage39,887 miles
Since last MOT+17,856 miles
PASS
Mileage22,031 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 BWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GL52 BWN

What car is GL52 BWN?

GL52 BWN is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GL52 BWN?

The last recorded mileage for GL52 BWN was 125,952 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL52 BWN passed its MOT?

GL52 BWN has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2025.

Is GL52 BWN ULEZ compliant?

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

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