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GU52 WKT

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 117,293 miles on the clock, averaging 9,143 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for GU52 WKT

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,293
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,143

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading117,293 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,143
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU52 WKT 32k54k75k96k117k '05'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,293 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,292 miles
Since last MOT+14,540 miles
PASS
Mileage102,752 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,733 miles
Since last MOT+10,294 miles
PASS
Mileage92,439 miles
Since last MOT+7,387 miles
PASS
Mileage85,052 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,045 miles
Since last MOT+8,332 miles
PASS
Mileage76,713 miles
Since last MOT+9,962 miles
PASS
Mileage66,751 miles
Since last MOT+8,053 miles
PASS
Mileage58,698 miles
Since last MOT+3,582 miles
PASS
Mileage55,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,116 miles
Since last MOT+11,420 miles
PASS
Mileage43,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,696 miles
Since last MOT+11,212 miles
PASS
Mileage32,484 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 WKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GU52 WKT

What car is GU52 WKT?

GU52 WKT is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GU52 WKT?

The last recorded mileage for GU52 WKT was 117,293 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU52 WKT passed its MOT?

GU52 WKT has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2015.

Is GU52 WKT ULEZ compliant?

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

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