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GN52 YRA

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGreen
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 95,539 miles on the clock, averaging 4,326 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 YRA

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,539
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,326

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 reading95,539 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,326
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GN52 YRA 20k39k58k77k96k '05'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,539 miles
Since last MOT+817 miles
PASS
Mileage94,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,722 miles
Since last MOT+11,565 miles
PASS
Mileage83,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,157 miles
Since last MOT+8,926 miles
PASS
Mileage74,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,231 miles
Since last MOT+10,029 miles
PASS
Mileage64,202 miles
Since last MOT+2,612 miles
PASS
Mileage61,590 miles
Since last MOT+455 miles
PASS
Mileage61,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,135 miles
Since last MOT+774 miles
PASS
Mileage60,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,361 miles
Since last MOT+918 miles
PASS
Mileage59,443 miles
Since last MOT+3,206 miles
PASS
Mileage56,237 miles
Since last MOT+3,945 miles
PASS
Mileage52,292 miles
Since last MOT+3,562 miles
PASS
Mileage48,730 miles
Since last MOT+3,550 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,180 miles
Since last MOT+4,076 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,104 miles
Since last MOT+4,037 miles
PASS
Mileage37,067 miles
Since last MOT+4,807 miles
PASS
Mileage32,260 miles
Since last MOT+6,004 miles
PASS
Mileage26,256 miles
Since last MOT+6,224 miles
PASS
Mileage20,032 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 YRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
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 YRA

What car is GN52 YRA?

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

What is the mileage of GN52 YRA?

The last recorded mileage for GN52 YRA was 95,539 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GN52 YRA passed its MOT?

GN52 YRA has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2023.

Is GN52 YRA ULEZ compliant?

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

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