Vehicle summary
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 10 (47% pass rate). It has 91,035 miles on the clock, averaging 6,339 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 RHJ
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 91,035 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,339 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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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
| Registration | GU52 RHJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GU — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About GU52 RHJ
What car is GU52 RHJ?
GU52 RHJ is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.
What is the mileage of GU52 RHJ?
The last recorded mileage for GU52 RHJ was 91,035 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU52 RHJ passed its MOT?
GU52 RHJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (9 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2016.
Is GU52 RHJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU52 RHJ 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 RHJ?
GU52 RHJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.