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GL52 NLA

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 66,612 miles on the clock, averaging 4,588 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 NLA

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,612
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,588

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 reading66,612 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,588
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GL52 NLA 25k36k46k56k67k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,612 miles
Since last MOT+4,384 miles
PASS
Mileage62,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,228 miles
Since last MOT+5,425 miles
PASS
Mileage56,803 miles
Since last MOT+6,002 miles
PASS
Mileage50,801 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,791 miles
Since last MOT+4,019 miles
PASS
Mileage46,772 miles
Since last MOT+8,019 miles
PASS
Mileage38,753 miles
Since last MOT+6,021 miles
PASS
Mileage32,732 miles
Since last MOT+3,138 miles
PASS
Mileage29,594 miles
Since last MOT+4,307 miles
PASS
Mileage25,287 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 NLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GL52 NLA

What car is GL52 NLA?

GL52 NLA is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GL52 NLA?

The last recorded mileage for GL52 NLA was 66,612 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL52 NLA passed its MOT?

GL52 NLA has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2015.

Is GL52 NLA ULEZ compliant?

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

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