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GL52 VDK

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 59,927 miles on the clock, averaging 1,931 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 VDK

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,927
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
1,931

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 reading59,927 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,931
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL52 VDK 26k35k43k51k60k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,927 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,927 miles
Since last MOT+9,694 miles
PASS
Mileage50,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,233 miles
Since last MOT+3,366 miles
PASS
Mileage46,867 miles
Since last MOT+315 miles
PASS
Mileage46,552 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,551 miles
Since last MOT+3,268 miles
PASS
Mileage43,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,283 miles
Since last MOT+479 miles
PASS
Mileage42,804 miles
Since last MOT+530 miles
PASS
Mileage42,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,274 miles
Since last MOT+587 miles
PASS
Mileage41,687 miles
Since last MOT+597 miles
PASS
Mileage41,090 miles
Since last MOT+626 miles
PASS
Mileage40,464 miles
Since last MOT+582 miles
PASS
Mileage39,882 miles
Since last MOT+656 miles
PASS
Mileage39,226 miles
Since last MOT+816 miles
PASS
Mileage38,410 miles
Since last MOT+297 miles
PASS
Mileage38,113 miles
Since last MOT+746 miles
PASS
Mileage37,367 miles
Since last MOT+1,443 miles
PASS
Mileage35,924 miles
Since last MOT+2,507 miles
PASS
Mileage33,417 miles
Since last MOT+7,318 miles
PASS
Mileage26,099 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 VDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
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 VDK

What car is GL52 VDK?

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

What is the mileage of GL52 VDK?

The last recorded mileage for GL52 VDK was 59,927 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL52 VDK passed its MOT?

GL52 VDK has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2023.

Is GL52 VDK ULEZ compliant?

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

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