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GX52 XTC

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 61,510 miles on the clock, averaging 3,030 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 GX52 XTC

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,510
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,030

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 reading61,510 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,030
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GX52 XTC 4k19k33k47k62k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,510 miles
Since last MOT+5,764 miles
PASS
Mileage55,746 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,738 miles
Since last MOT+5,521 miles
PASS
Mileage50,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,217 miles
Since last MOT+6,159 miles
PASS
Mileage44,058 miles
Since last MOT+3,943 miles
PASS
Mileage40,115 miles
Since last MOT+1,868 miles
PASS
Mileage38,247 miles
Since last MOT+1,553 miles
PASS
Mileage36,694 miles
Since last MOT+1,857 miles
PASS
Mileage34,837 miles
Since last MOT+2,648 miles
PASS
Mileage32,189 miles
Since last MOT+2,974 miles
PASS
Mileage29,215 miles
Since last MOT+3,024 miles
PASS
Mileage26,191 miles
Since last MOT+2,914 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,277 miles
Since last MOT+3,166 miles
PASS
Mileage20,111 miles
Since last MOT+3,068 miles
PASS
Mileage17,043 miles
Since last MOT+2,846 miles
PASS
Mileage14,197 miles
Since last MOT+2,627 miles
PASS
Mileage11,570 miles
Since last MOT+2,372 miles
PASS
Mileage9,198 miles
Since last MOT+1,807 miles
PASS
Mileage7,391 miles
Since last MOT+1,336 miles
PASS
Mileage6,055 miles
Since last MOT+1,740 miles
PASS
Mileage4,315 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 XTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
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 XTC

What car is GX52 XTC?

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

What is the mileage of GX52 XTC?

The last recorded mileage for GX52 XTC was 61,510 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GX52 XTC passed its MOT?

GX52 XTC has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2025.

Is GX52 XTC ULEZ compliant?

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

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