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SE52 DVT

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 11 (54% pass rate). It has 184,581 miles on the clock, averaging 11,849 miles per year, above 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 DVT

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,581
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
54%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
11,849

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading184,581 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,925
Average per year11,849
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SE52 DVT 36k73k111k148k185k '05'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,581 miles
Since last MOT+10,925 miles
PASS
Mileage173,656 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,650 miles
Since last MOT+10,165 miles
PASS
Mileage163,485 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,488 miles
Since last MOT+13,098 miles
PASS
Mileage150,390 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,380 miles
Since last MOT+14,472 miles
PASS
Mileage135,908 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,907 miles
Since last MOT+9,907 miles
PASS
Mileage126,000 miles
Since last MOT+6,821 miles
PASS
Mileage119,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,179 miles
Since last MOT+11,825 miles
PASS
Mileage107,354 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,354 miles
Since last MOT+14,609 miles
PASS
Mileage92,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,745 miles
Since last MOT+16,078 miles
PASS
Mileage76,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,667 miles
Since last MOT+13,048 miles
PASS
Mileage63,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,619 miles
Since last MOT+12,271 miles
PASS
Mileage51,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,348 miles
Since last MOT+14,621 miles
PASS
Mileage36,727 miles
Since last MOT+300 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,427 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 DVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSE — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SE52 DVT

What car is SE52 DVT?

SE52 DVT is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SE52 DVT?

The last recorded mileage for SE52 DVT was 184,581 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SE52 DVT passed its MOT?

SE52 DVT has had 24 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (13 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2018.

Is SE52 DVT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SE52 DVT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SE52 DVT?

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