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GY52 WHX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 95,937 miles on the clock, averaging 6,158 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 WHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,937
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,158

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 reading95,937 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20
Average per year6,158
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY52 WHX 19k39k58k77k96k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,937 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,917 miles
Since last MOT+10,589 miles
PASS
Mileage85,328 miles
Since last MOT+134 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,194 miles
Since last MOT+13,104 miles
PASS
Mileage72,090 miles
Since last MOT+163 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,927 miles
Since last MOT+11,301 miles
PASS
Mileage60,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,626 miles
Since last MOT+5,508 miles
PASS
Mileage55,118 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,114 miles
Since last MOT+5,050 miles
PASS
Mileage50,064 miles
Since last MOT+5,174 miles
PASS
Mileage44,890 miles
Since last MOT+5,821 miles
PASS
Mileage39,069 miles
Since last MOT+4,566 miles
PASS
Mileage34,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,503 miles
Since last MOT+4,649 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,854 miles
Since last MOT+4,233 miles
PASS
Mileage25,621 miles
Since last MOT+3,487 miles
PASS
Mileage22,134 miles
Since last MOT+2,671 miles
PASS
Mileage19,463 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 WHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
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 WHX

What car is GY52 WHX?

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

What is the mileage of GY52 WHX?

The last recorded mileage for GY52 WHX was 95,937 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY52 WHX passed its MOT?

GY52 WHX has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2018.

Is GY52 WHX ULEZ compliant?

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

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