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SD51 RWO

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 999cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine999cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 999cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 80,474 miles on the clock, averaging 5,655 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 SD51 RWO

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,474
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,655

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,474 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,655
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD51 RWO 23k37k52k66k80k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,474 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,473 miles
Since last MOT+9,603 miles
PASS
Mileage70,870 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,869 miles
Since last MOT+10,529 miles
PASS
Mileage60,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,340 miles
Since last MOT+12,074 miles
PASS
Mileage48,266 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,264 miles
Since last MOT+7,529 miles
PASS
Mileage40,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,735 miles
Since last MOT+9,887 miles
PASS
Mileage30,848 miles
Since last MOT+228 miles
PASS
Mileage30,620 miles
Since last MOT+1,616 miles
PASS
Mileage29,004 miles
Since last MOT+1,826 miles
PASS
Mileage27,178 miles
Since last MOT+2,302 miles
PASS
Mileage24,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,876 miles
Since last MOT+2,275 miles
PASS
Mileage22,601 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

RegistrationSD51 RWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About SD51 RWO

What car is SD51 RWO?

SD51 RWO is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (999cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SD51 RWO?

The last recorded mileage for SD51 RWO was 80,474 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD51 RWO passed its MOT?

SD51 RWO has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2016.

Is SD51 RWO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD51 RWO 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 SD51 RWO?

SD51 RWO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.