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SE52 DHO

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 73,687 miles on the clock, averaging 7,192 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 SE52 DHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,687
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
7,192

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

Below average
Latest reading73,687 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,775
Average per year7,192
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SE52 DHO 22k35k48k61k74k '07'14'12

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,687 miles
Since last MOT+16,775 miles
PASS
Mileage56,912 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,909 miles
Since last MOT+15,213 miles
PASS
Mileage41,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,696 miles
Since last MOT+4,283 miles
PASS
Mileage37,413 miles
Since last MOT+3,505 miles
PASS
Mileage33,908 miles
Since last MOT+3,888 miles
PASS
Mileage30,020 miles
Since last MOT+3,005 miles
PASS
Mileage27,015 miles
Since last MOT+4,938 miles
PASS
Mileage22,077 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

RegistrationSE52 DHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSE — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SE52 DHO

What car is SE52 DHO?

SE52 DHO is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SE52 DHO?

The last recorded mileage for SE52 DHO was 73,687 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SE52 DHO passed its MOT?

SE52 DHO has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2014.

Is SE52 DHO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SE52 DHO 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 SE52 DHO?

SE52 DHO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.