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SD52 OTC

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 69,003 miles on the clock, averaging 3,522 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 SD52 OTC

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,003
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,522

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

Low mileage
Latest reading69,003 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,399
Average per year3,522
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD52 OTC 5k21k37k53k69k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage69,003 miles
Since last MOT+4,399 miles
PASS
Mileage64,604 miles
Since last MOT+4,462 miles
PASS
Mileage60,142 miles
Since last MOT+3,924 miles
PASS
Mileage56,218 miles
Since last MOT+3,807 miles
PASS
Mileage52,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,411 miles
Since last MOT+4,175 miles
PASS
Mileage48,236 miles
Since last MOT+6,254 miles
PASS
Mileage41,982 miles
Since last MOT+7,923 miles
PASS
Mileage34,059 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,059 miles
Since last MOT+7,009 miles
PASS
Mileage27,050 miles
Since last MOT+9,971 miles
PASS
Mileage17,079 miles
Since last MOT+5,610 miles
PASS
Mileage11,469 miles
Since last MOT+960 miles
PASS
Mileage10,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage10,509 miles
Since last MOT+811 miles
PASS
Mileage9,698 miles
Since last MOT+723 miles
PASS
Mileage8,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage8,975 miles
Since last MOT+385 miles
PASS
Mileage8,590 miles
Since last MOT+722 miles
PASS
Mileage7,868 miles
Since last MOT+827 miles
PASS
Mileage7,041 miles
Since last MOT+869 miles
PASS
Mileage6,172 miles
Since last MOT+913 miles
PASS
Mileage5,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage5,259 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

RegistrationSD52 OTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SD52 OTC

What car is SD52 OTC?

SD52 OTC is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SD52 OTC?

The last recorded mileage for SD52 OTC was 69,003 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD52 OTC passed its MOT?

SD52 OTC has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 10 Oct 2024.

Is SD52 OTC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD52 OTC 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 SD52 OTC?

SD52 OTC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.