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GX52 GDF

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 78,222 miles on the clock, averaging 3,635 miles per year, well below 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 GX52 GDF

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,222
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,635

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,222 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,787
Average per year3,635
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GX52 GDF 9k26k44k61k78k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,787 miles
PASS
Mileage71,435 miles
Since last MOT+4,879 miles
PASS
Mileage66,556 miles
Since last MOT+7,021 miles
PASS
Mileage59,535 miles
Since last MOT+7,208 miles
PASS
Mileage52,327 miles
Since last MOT+610 miles
PASS
Mileage51,717 miles
Since last MOT+703 miles
PASS
Mileage51,014 miles
Since last MOT+416 miles
PASS
Mileage50,598 miles
Since last MOT+611 miles
PASS
Mileage49,987 miles
Since last MOT+1,260 miles
PASS
Mileage48,727 miles
Since last MOT+2,257 miles
PASS
Mileage46,470 miles
Since last MOT+2,138 miles
PASS
Mileage44,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,332 miles
Since last MOT+8,992 miles
PASS
Mileage35,340 miles
Since last MOT+10,024 miles
PASS
Mileage25,316 miles
Since last MOT+3,262 miles
PASS
Mileage22,054 miles
Since last MOT+4,813 miles
PASS
Mileage17,241 miles
Since last MOT+4,327 miles
PASS
Mileage12,914 miles
Since last MOT+1,387 miles
PASS
Mileage11,527 miles
Since last MOT+1,463 miles
PASS
Mileage10,064 miles
Since last MOT+1,284 miles
PASS
Mileage8,780 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

RegistrationGX52 GDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGX — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GX52 GDF

What car is GX52 GDF?

GX52 GDF is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GX52 GDF?

The last recorded mileage for GX52 GDF was 78,222 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GX52 GDF passed its MOT?

GX52 GDF has had 21 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (20 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Sep 2025.

Is GX52 GDF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GX52 GDF 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 GX52 GDF?

GX52 GDF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.