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SF52 XYB

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 88,511 miles on the clock, averaging 4,943 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 SF52 XYB

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,511
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,943

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,511 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,146
Average per year4,943
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SF52 XYB 26k42k57k73k89k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage88,511 miles
Since last MOT+7,146 miles
PASS
Mileage81,365 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,326 miles
Since last MOT+6,406 miles
PASS
Mileage74,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,920 miles
Since last MOT+5,293 miles
PASS
Mileage69,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,627 miles
Since last MOT+4,595 miles
PASS
Mileage65,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,032 miles
Since last MOT+6,590 miles
PASS
Mileage58,442 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,440 miles
Since last MOT+1,665 miles
PASS
Mileage56,775 miles
Since last MOT+4,812 miles
PASS
Mileage51,963 miles
Since last MOT+3,931 miles
PASS
Mileage48,032 miles
Since last MOT+5,793 miles
PASS
Mileage42,239 miles
Since last MOT+3,339 miles
PASS
Mileage38,900 miles
Since last MOT+4,316 miles
PASS
Mileage34,584 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,584 miles
Since last MOT+1,865 miles
PASS
Mileage32,719 miles
Since last MOT+4,535 miles
PASS
Mileage28,184 miles
Since last MOT+2,174 miles
PASS
Mileage26,010 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,005 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

RegistrationSF52 XYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSF — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SF52 XYB

What car is SF52 XYB?

SF52 XYB is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SF52 XYB?

The last recorded mileage for SF52 XYB was 88,511 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SF52 XYB passed its MOT?

SF52 XYB has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 14 Nov 2018.

Is SF52 XYB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SF52 XYB 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 SF52 XYB?

SF52 XYB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.