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GU52 DZO

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Green Registered in Brighton, 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 84,054 miles on the clock, averaging 8,878 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 GU52 DZO

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,054
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,878

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 reading84,054 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year8,878
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GU52 DZO 30k43k57k70k84k '06'12'09

Check GU52 DZO

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,054 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,040 miles
Since last MOT+9,261 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,779 miles
Since last MOT+8,158 miles
PASS
Mileage66,621 miles
Since last MOT+9,883 miles
PASS
Mileage56,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,738 miles
Since last MOT+8,105 miles
PASS
Mileage48,633 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,629 miles
Since last MOT+8,153 miles
PASS
Mileage40,476 miles
Since last MOT+10,698 miles
PASS
Mileage29,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,778 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 DZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
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 DZO

What car is GU52 DZO?

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

What is the mileage of GU52 DZO?

The last recorded mileage for GU52 DZO was 84,054 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU52 DZO passed its MOT?

GU52 DZO has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2012.

Is GU52 DZO ULEZ compliant?

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

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