Vehicle summary
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 72,839 miles on the clock, averaging 5,272 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 SD52 VUW
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 72,839 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,091 |
| Average per year | 5,272 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SD52 VUW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SD — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SD52 VUW
What car is SD52 VUW?
SD52 VUW is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.
What is the mileage of SD52 VUW?
The last recorded mileage for SD52 VUW was 72,839 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SD52 VUW passed its MOT?
SD52 VUW has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2015.
Is SD52 VUW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD52 VUW 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 VUW?
SD52 VUW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.