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GV52 DVB

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 116,518 miles on the clock, averaging 8,564 miles per year, around 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 GV52 DVB

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,518
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,564

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,518 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,564
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV52 DVB 30k52k73k95k117k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,518 miles
Since last MOT+7,596 miles
PASS
Mileage108,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,922 miles
Since last MOT+7,661 miles
PASS
Mileage101,261 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,257 miles
Since last MOT+12,583 miles
PASS
Mileage88,674 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,670 miles
Since last MOT+13,911 miles
PASS
Mileage74,759 miles
Since last MOT+10,874 miles
PASS
Mileage63,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,885 miles
Since last MOT+14,370 miles
PASS
Mileage49,515 miles
Since last MOT+10,140 miles
PASS
Mileage39,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,375 miles
Since last MOT+8,925 miles
PASS
Mileage30,450 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

RegistrationGV52 DVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GV52 DVB

What car is GV52 DVB?

GV52 DVB is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GV52 DVB?

The last recorded mileage for GV52 DVB was 116,518 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV52 DVB passed its MOT?

GV52 DVB has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2016.

Is GV52 DVB ULEZ compliant?

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

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