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GV52 DDX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 148,612 miles on the clock, averaging 6,656 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 GV52 DDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,612
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,656

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading148,612 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,828
Average per year6,656
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV52 DDX 27k57k88k118k149k '05'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage148,612 miles
Since last MOT+17,828 miles
PASS
Mileage130,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,784 miles
Since last MOT+2,512 miles
PASS
Mileage128,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,272 miles
Since last MOT+4,373 miles
PASS
Mileage123,899 miles
Since last MOT+7,891 miles
PASS
Mileage116,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,008 miles
Since last MOT+3,886 miles
PASS
Mileage112,122 miles
Since last MOT+4,504 miles
PASS
Mileage107,618 miles
Since last MOT+7,181 miles
PASS
Mileage100,437 miles
Since last MOT+8,448 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,989 miles
Since last MOT+4,720 miles
PASS
Mileage87,269 miles
Since last MOT+3,705 miles
PASS
Mileage83,564 miles
Since last MOT+2,783 miles
PASS
Mileage80,781 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,670 miles
Since last MOT+7,736 miles
PASS
Mileage72,934 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,933 miles
Since last MOT+8,642 miles
PASS
Mileage64,291 miles
Since last MOT+7,875 miles
PASS
Mileage56,416 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,415 miles
Since last MOT+8,784 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,631 miles
Since last MOT+7,955 miles
PASS
Mileage39,676 miles
Since last MOT+12,630 miles
PASS
Mileage27,046 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

RegistrationGV52 DDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GV52 DDX

What car is GV52 DDX?

GV52 DDX is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GV52 DDX?

The last recorded mileage for GV52 DDX was 148,612 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV52 DDX passed its MOT?

GV52 DDX has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 22 Feb 2024.

Is GV52 DDX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV52 DDX 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 GV52 DDX?

GV52 DDX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.