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GX52 XAO

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 76,292 miles on the clock, averaging 2,327 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 XAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,292
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,327

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 reading76,292 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,327
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GX52 XAO 38k47k57k67k76k '05'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,292 miles
Since last MOT+2,412 miles
PASS
Mileage73,880 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,876 miles
Since last MOT+2,346 miles
PASS
Mileage71,530 miles
Since last MOT+3,314 miles
PASS
Mileage68,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,216 miles
Since last MOT+533 miles
PASS
Mileage67,683 miles
Since last MOT+589 miles
PASS
Mileage67,094 miles
Since last MOT+772 miles
PASS
Mileage66,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,322 miles
Since last MOT+573 miles
PASS
Mileage65,749 miles
Since last MOT+1,805 miles
PASS
Mileage63,944 miles
Since last MOT+2,984 miles
PASS
Mileage60,960 miles
Since last MOT+1,773 miles
PASS
Mileage59,187 miles
Since last MOT+5,608 miles
PASS
Mileage53,579 miles
Since last MOT+1,033 miles
PASS
Mileage52,546 miles
Since last MOT+454 miles
PASS
Mileage52,092 miles
Since last MOT+1,199 miles
PASS
Mileage50,893 miles
Since last MOT+4,194 miles
PASS
Mileage46,699 miles
Since last MOT+9,093 miles
PASS
Mileage37,606 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 XAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
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 XAO

What car is GX52 XAO?

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

What is the mileage of GX52 XAO?

The last recorded mileage for GX52 XAO was 76,292 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GX52 XAO passed its MOT?

GX52 XAO has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2022.

Is GX52 XAO ULEZ compliant?

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

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