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GY52 KLA

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 103,344 miles on the clock, averaging 5,467 miles per year, 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 GY52 KLA

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,344
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,467

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

Below average
Latest reading103,344 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,467
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY52 KLA 47k61k75k89k103k '05'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,344 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,343 miles
Since last MOT+2,923 miles
PASS
Mileage100,420 miles
Since last MOT+3,404 miles
PASS
Mileage97,016 miles
Since last MOT+4,219 miles
PASS
Mileage92,797 miles
Since last MOT+3,017 miles
PASS
Mileage89,780 miles
Since last MOT+3,457 miles
PASS
Mileage86,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,323 miles
Since last MOT+8,254 miles
PASS
Mileage78,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,069 miles
Since last MOT+12,564 miles
PASS
Mileage65,505 miles
Since last MOT+3,155 miles
PASS
Mileage62,350 miles
Since last MOT+3,734 miles
PASS
Mileage58,616 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,615 miles
Since last MOT+11,689 miles
PASS
Mileage46,926 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

RegistrationGY52 KLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GY52 KLA

What car is GY52 KLA?

GY52 KLA is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GY52 KLA?

The last recorded mileage for GY52 KLA was 103,344 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY52 KLA passed its MOT?

GY52 KLA has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2016.

Is GY52 KLA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY52 KLA 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 GY52 KLA?

GY52 KLA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.