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GV52 XOJ

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 66,926 miles on the clock, averaging 2,539 miles per year, well 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 XOJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,926
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,539

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading66,926 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year2,539
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV52 XOJ 25k36k46k57k67k '05'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,926 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
PASS
Mileage66,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,912 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
PASS
Mileage66,784 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,687 miles
Since last MOT+1,380 miles
PASS
Mileage65,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,307 miles
Since last MOT+1,346 miles
PASS
Mileage63,961 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,956 miles
Since last MOT+1,178 miles
PASS
Mileage62,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,778 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
PASS
Mileage62,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,742 miles
Since last MOT+6,875 miles
PASS
Mileage55,867 miles
Since last MOT+11,255 miles
PASS
Mileage44,612 miles
Since last MOT+4,723 miles
PASS
Mileage39,889 miles
Since last MOT+3,466 miles
PASS
Mileage36,423 miles
Since last MOT+3,168 miles
PASS
Mileage33,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,255 miles
Since last MOT+3,412 miles
PASS
Mileage29,843 miles
Since last MOT+4,502 miles
PASS
Mileage25,341 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 XOJ
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 XOJ

What car is GV52 XOJ?

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

What is the mileage of GV52 XOJ?

The last recorded mileage for GV52 XOJ was 66,926 miles, recorded on 6 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV52 XOJ passed its MOT?

GV52 XOJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2022.

Is GV52 XOJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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