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GL52 WUG

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 64,433 miles on the clock, averaging 3,228 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for GL52 WUG

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,433
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,228

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 reading64,433 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,193
Average per year3,228
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL52 WUG 25k35k45k55k64k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,433 miles
Since last MOT+2,193 miles
PASS
Mileage62,240 miles
Since last MOT+2,796 miles
PASS
Mileage59,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,444 miles
Since last MOT+2,594 miles
PASS
Mileage56,850 miles
Since last MOT+1,665 miles
PASS
Mileage55,185 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,181 miles
Since last MOT+3,622 miles
PASS
Mileage51,559 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,556 miles
Since last MOT+2,171 miles
PASS
Mileage49,385 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,383 miles
Since last MOT+2,718 miles
PASS
Mileage46,665 miles
Since last MOT+2,916 miles
PASS
Mileage43,749 miles
Since last MOT+3,917 miles
PASS
Mileage39,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,832 miles
Since last MOT+7,135 miles
PASS
Mileage32,697 miles
Since last MOT+6,900 miles
PASS
Mileage25,797 miles
Since last MOT+772 miles
PASS
Mileage25,025 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 WUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GL52 WUG

What car is GL52 WUG?

GL52 WUG is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GL52 WUG?

The last recorded mileage for GL52 WUG was 64,433 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL52 WUG passed its MOT?

GL52 WUG has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2018.

Is GL52 WUG ULEZ compliant?

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

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