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SK52 ETU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 147,566 miles on the clock, averaging 8,863 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 SK52 ETU

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,566
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,863

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,566 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,764
Average per year8,863
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK52 ETU 22k53k85k116k148k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,566 miles
Since last MOT+10,764 miles
PASS
Mileage136,802 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,800 miles
Since last MOT+1,808 miles
PASS
Mileage134,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,992 miles
Since last MOT+7,760 miles
PASS
Mileage127,232 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,230 miles
Since last MOT+3,721 miles
PASS
Mileage123,509 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,507 miles
Since last MOT+3,391 miles
PASS
Mileage120,116 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,203 miles
PASS
Mileage114,912 miles
Since last MOT+7,027 miles
PASS
Mileage107,885 miles
Since last MOT+222 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,663 miles
Since last MOT+8,928 miles
PASS
Mileage98,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,735 miles
Since last MOT+17,296 miles
PASS
Mileage81,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,439 miles
Since last MOT+19,058 miles
PASS
Mileage62,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,381 miles
Since last MOT+14,896 miles
PASS
Mileage47,485 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,485 miles
Since last MOT+12,624 miles
PASS
Mileage34,861 miles
Since last MOT+6,056 miles
PASS
Mileage28,805 miles
Since last MOT+7,056 miles
PASS
Mileage21,749 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

RegistrationSK52 ETU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SK52 ETU

What car is SK52 ETU?

SK52 ETU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SK52 ETU?

The last recorded mileage for SK52 ETU was 147,566 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK52 ETU passed its MOT?

SK52 ETU has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2020.

Is SK52 ETU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK52 ETU 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 SK52 ETU?

SK52 ETU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.