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SD52 SPU

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 69,174 miles on the clock, averaging 3,515 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 SPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,174
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
3,515

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

Low mileage
Latest reading69,174 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,836
Average per year3,515
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD52 SPU 23k35k46k58k69k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,174 miles
Since last MOT+2,836 miles
PASS
Mileage66,338 miles
Since last MOT+6,242 miles
PASS
Mileage60,096 miles
Since last MOT+1,656 miles
PASS
Mileage58,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,440 miles
Since last MOT+2,009 miles
PASS
Mileage56,431 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,431 miles
Since last MOT+2,344 miles
PASS
Mileage54,087 miles
Since last MOT+3,638 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,449 miles
Since last MOT+4,651 miles
PASS
Mileage45,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,798 miles
Since last MOT+3,667 miles
PASS
Mileage42,131 miles
Since last MOT+4,122 miles
PASS
Mileage38,009 miles
Since last MOT+3,577 miles
PASS
Mileage34,432 miles
Since last MOT+2,933 miles
PASS
Mileage31,499 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,499 miles
Since last MOT+8,139 miles
PASS
Mileage23,360 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 SPU
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 SPU

What car is SD52 SPU?

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

What is the mileage of SD52 SPU?

The last recorded mileage for SD52 SPU was 69,174 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD52 SPU passed its MOT?

SD52 SPU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2019.

Is SD52 SPU ULEZ compliant?

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

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