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GL52 NBG

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 89,937 miles on the clock, averaging 3,666 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 NBG

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,937
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,666

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 reading89,937 miles
Reading date
Miles last year936
Average per year3,666
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL52 NBG 21k38k56k73k90k '05'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage89,937 miles
Since last MOT+936 miles
PASS
Mileage89,001 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,998 miles
Since last MOT+2,108 miles
PASS
Mileage86,890 miles
Since last MOT+1,318 miles
PASS
Mileage85,572 miles
Since last MOT+800 miles
PASS
Mileage84,772 miles
Since last MOT+1,363 miles
PASS
Mileage83,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,409 miles
Since last MOT+434 miles
PASS
Mileage82,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,975 miles
Since last MOT+296 miles
PASS
Mileage82,679 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,676 miles
Since last MOT+354 miles
PASS
Mileage82,322 miles
Since last MOT+977 miles
PASS
Mileage81,345 miles
Since last MOT+6,353 miles
PASS
Mileage74,992 miles
Since last MOT+763 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,229 miles
Since last MOT+9,338 miles
PASS
Mileage64,891 miles
Since last MOT+5,837 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,054 miles
Since last MOT+3,448 miles
PASS
Mileage55,606 miles
Since last MOT+5,774 miles
PASS
Mileage49,832 miles
Since last MOT+6,164 miles
PASS
Mileage43,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,668 miles
Since last MOT+6,059 miles
PASS
Mileage37,609 miles
Since last MOT+5,607 miles
PASS
Mileage32,002 miles
Since last MOT+5,577 miles
PASS
Mileage26,425 miles
Since last MOT+5,076 miles
PASS
Mileage21,349 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 NBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GL52 NBG

What car is GL52 NBG?

GL52 NBG is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GL52 NBG?

The last recorded mileage for GL52 NBG was 89,937 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL52 NBG passed its MOT?

GL52 NBG has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 6 Sep 2024.

Is GL52 NBG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL52 NBG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, 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 NBG?

GL52 NBG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.