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GY52 PKE

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 143,569 miles on the clock, averaging 8,170 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 GY52 PKE

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,569
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,170

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,569 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,474
Average per year8,170
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY52 PKE 19k50k81k113k144k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,569 miles
Since last MOT+17,474 miles
PASS
Mileage126,095 miles
Since last MOT+17,069 miles
PASS
Mileage109,026 miles
Since last MOT+557 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,469 miles
Since last MOT+9,288 miles
PASS
Mileage99,181 miles
Since last MOT+8,305 miles
PASS
Mileage90,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,876 miles
Since last MOT+7,882 miles
PASS
Mileage82,994 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,994 miles
Since last MOT+8,940 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,054 miles
Since last MOT+8,435 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,619 miles
Since last MOT+8,222 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,397 miles
Since last MOT+5,577 miles
PASS
Mileage51,820 miles
Since last MOT+5,440 miles
PASS
Mileage46,380 miles
Since last MOT+5,463 miles
PASS
Mileage40,917 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,877 miles
Since last MOT+5,679 miles
PASS
Mileage35,198 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,198 miles
Since last MOT+5,533 miles
PASS
Mileage29,665 miles
Since last MOT+5,657 miles
PASS
Mileage24,008 miles
Since last MOT+4,675 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,333 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

RegistrationGY52 PKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About GY52 PKE

What car is GY52 PKE?

GY52 PKE is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2002.

What is the mileage of GY52 PKE?

The last recorded mileage for GY52 PKE was 143,569 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY52 PKE passed its MOT?

GY52 PKE has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2021.

Is GY52 PKE ULEZ compliant?

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

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