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GN52 XJU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 133,073 miles on the clock, averaging 7,736 miles per year, around 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 XJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,073
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,736

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,073 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,736
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GN52 XJU 42k65k87k110k133k '06'17'12

Check GN52 XJU

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,073 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,071 miles
Since last MOT+3,919 miles
PASS
Mileage129,152 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,143 miles
Since last MOT+3,028 miles
PASS
Mileage126,115 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,109 miles
Since last MOT+10,502 miles
PASS
Mileage115,607 miles
Since last MOT+8,542 miles
PASS
Mileage107,065 miles
Since last MOT+8,666 miles
PASS
Mileage98,399 miles
Since last MOT+8,435 miles
PASS
Mileage89,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,964 miles
Since last MOT+10,630 miles
PASS
Mileage79,334 miles
Since last MOT+9,809 miles
PASS
Mileage69,525 miles
Since last MOT+10,034 miles
PASS
Mileage59,491 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,489 miles
Since last MOT+12,037 miles
PASS
Mileage47,452 miles
Since last MOT+5,707 miles
PASS
Mileage41,745 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 XJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGN — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GN52 XJU

What car is GN52 XJU?

GN52 XJU is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2002.

What is the mileage of GN52 XJU?

The last recorded mileage for GN52 XJU was 133,073 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GN52 XJU passed its MOT?

GN52 XJU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2017.

Is GN52 XJU ULEZ compliant?

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

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