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GN52 UPW

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 122,380 miles on the clock, averaging 4,916 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 GN52 UPW

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,380
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,916

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 reading122,380 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,671
Average per year4,916
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GN52 UPW 35k57k79k101k122k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,380 miles
Since last MOT+7,671 miles
PASS
Mileage114,709 miles
Since last MOT+102,811 miles
PASS
Mileage11,898 miles
PASS
Mileage109,789 miles
PASS
Mileage133,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,359 miles
Since last MOT+744 miles
PASS
Mileage132,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,615 miles
Since last MOT+2,649 miles
PASS
Mileage129,966 miles
Since last MOT+3,879 miles
PASS
Mileage126,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,087 miles
Since last MOT+7,380 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,707 miles
Since last MOT+9,168 miles
PASS
Mileage109,539 miles
Since last MOT+8,785 miles
PASS
Mileage100,754 miles
Since last MOT+9,648 miles
PASS
Mileage91,106 miles
Since last MOT+9,687 miles
PASS
Mileage81,419 miles
Since last MOT+9,446 miles
PASS
Mileage71,973 miles
Since last MOT+9,580 miles
PASS
Mileage62,393 miles
Since last MOT+3,384 miles
PASS
Mileage59,009 miles
Since last MOT+13,176 miles
PASS
Mileage45,833 miles
Since last MOT+10,522 miles
PASS
Mileage35,311 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

RegistrationGN52 UPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGN — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GN52 UPW

What car is GN52 UPW?

GN52 UPW is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GN52 UPW?

The last recorded mileage for GN52 UPW was 122,380 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GN52 UPW passed its MOT?

GN52 UPW has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2024.

Is GN52 UPW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GN52 UPW 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 GN52 UPW?

GN52 UPW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.