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GX52 XTD

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 4 (50% pass rate). It has 126,470 miles on the clock, averaging 13,823 miles per year, above 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 XTD

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,470
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
13,823

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading126,470 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,823
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GX52 XTD 57k75k92k109k126k '06'11'10

Check GX52 XTD

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,470 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,422 miles
Since last MOT+13,542 miles
PASS
Mileage112,880 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,880 miles
Since last MOT+14,144 miles
PASS
Mileage98,736 miles
Since last MOT+17,520 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,216 miles
Since last MOT+23,817 miles
PASS
Mileage57,399 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 XTD
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 XTD

What car is GX52 XTD?

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

What is the mileage of GX52 XTD?

The last recorded mileage for GX52 XTD was 126,470 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GX52 XTD passed its MOT?

GX52 XTD has had 8 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (4 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2011.

Is GX52 XTD ULEZ compliant?

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

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