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GN52 VTW

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1300cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1300cc
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 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1300cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 70,186 miles on the clock, averaging 4,744 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 GN52 VTW

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,186
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,744

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 reading70,186 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,437
Average per year4,744
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GN52 VTW 17k30k44k57k70k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage70,186 miles
Since last MOT+10,437 miles
PASS
Mileage59,749 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,692 miles
Since last MOT+8,323 miles
PASS
Mileage51,369 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,368 miles
Since last MOT+11,861 miles
PASS
Mileage39,507 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,506 miles
Since last MOT+8,482 miles
PASS
Mileage31,024 miles
Since last MOT+5,386 miles
PASS
Mileage25,638 miles
Since last MOT+3,036 miles
PASS
Mileage22,602 miles
Since last MOT+2,670 miles
PASS
Mileage19,932 miles
Since last MOT+912 miles
PASS
Mileage19,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,020 miles
Since last MOT+457 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,563 miles
Since last MOT+495 miles
PASS
Mileage18,068 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,061 miles
Since last MOT+811 miles
PASS
Mileage17,250 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

RegistrationGN52 VTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1300cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGN — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GN52 VTW

What car is GN52 VTW?

GN52 VTW is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1300cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GN52 VTW?

The last recorded mileage for GN52 VTW was 70,186 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GN52 VTW passed its MOT?

GN52 VTW has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 18 Oct 2017.

Is GN52 VTW ULEZ compliant?

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

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