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GX52 VGG

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 86,444 miles on the clock, averaging 7,792 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for GX52 VGG

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,444
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
7,792

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading86,444 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,792
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GX52 VGG 15k33k51k69k86k '05'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,444 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,443 miles
Since last MOT+4,888 miles
PASS
Mileage81,555 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,542 miles
Since last MOT+7,146 miles
PASS
Mileage74,396 miles
Since last MOT+8,836 miles
PASS
Mileage65,560 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,496 miles
Since last MOT+8,879 miles
PASS
Mileage56,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,617 miles
Since last MOT+7,102 miles
PASS
Mileage49,515 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,515 miles
Since last MOT+10,010 miles
PASS
Mileage39,505 miles
Since last MOT+11,263 miles
PASS
Mileage28,242 miles
Since last MOT+9,492 miles
PASS
Mileage18,750 miles
Since last MOT+4,008 miles
PASS
Mileage14,742 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

RegistrationGX52 VGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGX — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GX52 VGG

What car is GX52 VGG?

GX52 VGG is a grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GX52 VGG?

The last recorded mileage for GX52 VGG was 86,444 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GX52 VGG passed its MOT?

GX52 VGG has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2014.

Is GX52 VGG ULEZ compliant?

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

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