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GU52 FRX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 130,392 miles on the clock, averaging 8,667 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 FRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,392
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,667

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 reading130,392 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,364
Average per year8,667
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU52 FRX 41k63k86k108k130k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,392 miles
Since last MOT+12,364 miles
PASS
Mileage118,028 miles
Since last MOT+7,295 miles
PASS
Mileage110,733 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,713 miles
Since last MOT+6,147 miles
PASS
Mileage104,566 miles
Since last MOT+5,441 miles
PASS
Mileage99,125 miles
Since last MOT+2,712 miles
PASS
Mileage96,413 miles
Since last MOT+2,121 miles
PASS
Mileage94,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,292 miles
Since last MOT+4,017 miles
PASS
Mileage90,275 miles
Since last MOT+5,236 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,039 miles
Since last MOT+22,510 miles
PASS
Mileage62,529 miles
Since last MOT+21,593 miles
PASS
Mileage40,936 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 FRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
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 FRX

What car is GU52 FRX?

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

What is the mileage of GU52 FRX?

The last recorded mileage for GU52 FRX was 130,392 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU52 FRX passed its MOT?

GU52 FRX has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2016.

Is GU52 FRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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