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GU52 BSO

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Brighton, 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 87,349 miles on the clock, averaging 6,047 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 GU52 BSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,349
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,047

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading87,349 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,556
Average per year6,047
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU52 BSO 34k48k61k74k87k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage87,349 miles
Since last MOT+8,556 miles
PASS
Mileage78,793 miles
Since last MOT+9,269 miles
PASS
Mileage69,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,524 miles
Since last MOT+8,071 miles
PASS
Mileage61,453 miles
Since last MOT+6,924 miles
PASS
Mileage54,529 miles
Since last MOT+3,959 miles
PASS
Mileage50,570 miles
Since last MOT+3,742 miles
PASS
Mileage46,828 miles
Since last MOT+3,677 miles
PASS
Mileage43,151 miles
Since last MOT+3,716 miles
PASS
Mileage39,435 miles
Since last MOT+5,027 miles
PASS
Mileage34,408 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

RegistrationGU52 BSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GU52 BSO

What car is GU52 BSO?

GU52 BSO is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GU52 BSO?

The last recorded mileage for GU52 BSO was 87,349 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU52 BSO passed its MOT?

GU52 BSO has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 16 Jul 2015.

Is GU52 BSO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU52 BSO 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 GU52 BSO?

GU52 BSO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.