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GP52 ATZ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 146,377 miles on the clock, averaging 6,950 miles per year, 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 GP52 ATZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,377
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,950

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

Below average
Latest reading146,377 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,950
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP52 ATZ 49k73k98k122k146k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,377 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,376 miles
Since last MOT+107,507 miles
PASS
Mileage38,869 miles
PASS
Mileage131,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,619 miles
Since last MOT+9,263 miles
PASS
Mileage122,356 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,355 miles
Since last MOT+9,324 miles
PASS
Mileage113,031 miles
Since last MOT+8,967 miles
PASS
Mileage104,064 miles
Since last MOT+8,756 miles
PASS
Mileage95,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,308 miles
Since last MOT+5,693 miles
PASS
Mileage89,615 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,595 miles
Since last MOT+5,513 miles
PASS
Mileage84,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,082 miles
Since last MOT+2,579 miles
PASS
Mileage81,503 miles
Since last MOT+2,009 miles
PASS
Mileage79,494 miles
Since last MOT+3,558 miles
PASS
Mileage75,936 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,896 miles
Since last MOT+17,138 miles
PASS
Mileage58,758 miles
Since last MOT+9,922 miles
PASS
Mileage48,836 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

RegistrationGP52 ATZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GP52 ATZ

What car is GP52 ATZ?

GP52 ATZ is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP52 ATZ?

The last recorded mileage for GP52 ATZ was 146,377 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP52 ATZ passed its MOT?

GP52 ATZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2021.

Is GP52 ATZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP52 ATZ 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 GP52 ATZ?

GP52 ATZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.