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GP52 BHZ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 114,495 miles on the clock, averaging 6,291 miles per year, 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 GP52 BHZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,495
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,291

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 reading114,495 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,291
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP52 BHZ 30k51k72k93k114k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,495 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,493 miles
Since last MOT+6,965 miles
PASS
Mileage107,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,528 miles
Since last MOT+6,438 miles
PASS
Mileage101,090 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,075 miles
Since last MOT+6,275 miles
PASS
Mileage94,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,800 miles
Since last MOT+5,223 miles
PASS
Mileage89,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,577 miles
Since last MOT+6,541 miles
PASS
Mileage83,036 miles
Since last MOT+8,724 miles
PASS
Mileage74,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,312 miles
Since last MOT+8,397 miles
PASS
Mileage65,915 miles
Since last MOT+9,434 miles
PASS
Mileage56,481 miles
Since last MOT+10,190 miles
PASS
Mileage46,291 miles
Since last MOT+5,159 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,132 miles
Since last MOT+7,412 miles
PASS
Mileage33,720 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
PASS
Mileage33,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,617 miles
Since last MOT+3,847 miles
PASS
Mileage29,770 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

RegistrationGP52 BHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GP52 BHZ

What car is GP52 BHZ?

GP52 BHZ is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GP52 BHZ?

The last recorded mileage for GP52 BHZ was 114,495 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP52 BHZ passed its MOT?

GP52 BHZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2019.

Is GP52 BHZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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