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SC52 ERV

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 201,294 miles on the clock, averaging 4,871 miles per year, well 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 SC52 ERV

MOT Status
Due date passed
201,294
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,871

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading201,294 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,871
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC52 ERV 118k139k160k181k201k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage201,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage201,294 miles
Since last MOT+3,630 miles
PASS
Mileage197,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage197,664 miles
Since last MOT+1,891 miles
PASS
Mileage195,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage195,773 miles
Since last MOT+3,859 miles
PASS
Mileage191,914 miles
Since last MOT+5,346 miles
PASS
Mileage186,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,568 miles
Since last MOT+4,762 miles
PASS
Mileage181,806 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,713 miles
Since last MOT+6,325 miles
PASS
Mileage175,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,388 miles
Since last MOT+5,798 miles
PASS
Mileage169,590 miles
Since last MOT+5,254 miles
PASS
Mileage164,336 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,334 miles
Since last MOT+4,672 miles
PASS
Mileage159,662 miles
Since last MOT+5,439 miles
PASS
Mileage154,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,223 miles
Since last MOT+5,945 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,278 miles
Since last MOT+6,151 miles
PASS
Mileage142,127 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,127 miles
Since last MOT+7,685 miles
PASS
Mileage134,442 miles
Since last MOT+8,725 miles
PASS
Mileage125,717 miles
Since last MOT+7,589 miles
PASS
Mileage118,128 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

RegistrationSC52 ERV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSC — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SC52 ERV

What car is SC52 ERV?

SC52 ERV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SC52 ERV?

The last recorded mileage for SC52 ERV was 201,294 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC52 ERV passed its MOT?

SC52 ERV has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2023.

Is SC52 ERV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SC52 ERV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SC52 ERV?

SC52 ERV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.