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GY52 PKO

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 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 97,484 miles on the clock, averaging 5,343 miles per year, 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 GY52 PKO

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,484
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,343

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

Below average
Latest reading97,484 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,468
Average per year5,343
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY52 PKO 18k38k58k78k97k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,484 miles
Since last MOT+7,468 miles
PASS
Mileage90,016 miles
Since last MOT+7,444 miles
PASS
Mileage82,572 miles
Since last MOT+174 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,398 miles
Since last MOT+8,532 miles
PASS
Mileage73,866 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,861 miles
Since last MOT+8,952 miles
PASS
Mileage64,909 miles
Since last MOT+245 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,664 miles
Since last MOT+7,321 miles
PASS
Mileage57,343 miles
Since last MOT+1,446 miles
PASS
Mileage55,897 miles
Since last MOT+4,560 miles
PASS
Mileage51,337 miles
Since last MOT+5,722 miles
PASS
Mileage45,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,615 miles
Since last MOT+2,772 miles
PASS
Mileage42,843 miles
Since last MOT+3,986 miles
PASS
Mileage38,857 miles
Since last MOT+2,974 miles
PASS
Mileage35,883 miles
Since last MOT+5,281 miles
PASS
Mileage30,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,602 miles
Since last MOT+4,710 miles
PASS
Mileage25,892 miles
Since last MOT+4,883 miles
PASS
Mileage21,009 miles
Since last MOT+3,316 miles
PASS
Mileage17,693 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 PKO
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 PKO

What car is GY52 PKO?

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

What is the mileage of GY52 PKO?

The last recorded mileage for GY52 PKO was 97,484 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY52 PKO passed its MOT?

GY52 PKO has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2021.

Is GY52 PKO ULEZ compliant?

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

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