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RE52 GZB

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 103,416 miles on the clock, averaging 6,744 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 RE52 GZB

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,416
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,744

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading103,416 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,362
Average per year6,744
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE52 GZB 23k43k63k83k103k '05'17'12

Check RE52 GZB

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,416 miles
Since last MOT+4,362 miles
PASS
Mileage99,054 miles
Since last MOT+2,483 miles
PASS
Mileage96,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,571 miles
Since last MOT+6,488 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,083 miles
Since last MOT+9,274 miles
PASS
Mileage80,809 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,808 miles
Since last MOT+4,405 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,403 miles
Since last MOT+10,860 miles
PASS
Mileage65,543 miles
Since last MOT+11,119 miles
PASS
Mileage54,424 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,424 miles
Since last MOT+13,301 miles
PASS
Mileage41,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,123 miles
Since last MOT+7,091 miles
PASS
Mileage34,032 miles
Since last MOT+6,102 miles
PASS
Mileage27,930 miles
Since last MOT+5,387 miles
PASS
Mileage22,543 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

RegistrationRE52 GZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About RE52 GZB

What car is RE52 GZB?

RE52 GZB is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RE52 GZB?

The last recorded mileage for RE52 GZB was 103,416 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE52 GZB passed its MOT?

RE52 GZB has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2017.

Is RE52 GZB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE52 GZB 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 RE52 GZB?

RE52 GZB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.