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SF02 XME

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 128,198 miles on the clock, averaging 8,250 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SF02 XME

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,198
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,250

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading128,198 miles
Reading date
Miles last year48
Average per year8,250
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SF02 XME 53k72k90k109k128k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,198 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,150 miles
Since last MOT+2,189 miles
PASS
Mileage125,961 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,922 miles
Since last MOT+3,881 miles
PASS
Mileage122,041 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,037 miles
Since last MOT+5,569 miles
PASS
Mileage116,468 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,458 miles
Since last MOT+8,803 miles
PASS
Mileage107,655 miles
Since last MOT+9,613 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,042 miles
Since last MOT+9,688 miles
PASS
Mileage88,354 miles
Since last MOT+11,132 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,222 miles
Since last MOT+11,387 miles
PASS
Mileage65,835 miles
Since last MOT+13,174 miles
PASS
Mileage52,661 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

RegistrationSF02 XME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSF — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SF02 XME

What car is SF02 XME?

SF02 XME is an red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SF02 XME?

The last recorded mileage for SF02 XME was 128,198 miles, recorded on 19 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SF02 XME passed its MOT?

SF02 XME has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2015.

Is SF02 XME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SF02 XME 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 SF02 XME?

SF02 XME is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.