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SL52 FUM

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 80,020 miles on the clock, averaging 5,691 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 SL52 FUM

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,020
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,691

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,020 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,006
Average per year5,691
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL52 FUM 16k32k48k64k80k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage80,020 miles
Since last MOT+8,006 miles
PASS
Mileage72,014 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,014 miles
Since last MOT+3,398 miles
PASS
Mileage68,616 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,615 miles
Since last MOT+9,396 miles
PASS
Mileage59,219 miles
Since last MOT+8,063 miles
PASS
Mileage51,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,156 miles
Since last MOT+13,315 miles
PASS
Mileage37,841 miles
Since last MOT+11,295 miles
PASS
Mileage26,546 miles
Since last MOT+1,538 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,008 miles
Since last MOT+1,780 miles
PASS
Mileage23,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,228 miles
Since last MOT+2,103 miles
PASS
Mileage21,125 miles
Since last MOT+2,658 miles
PASS
Mileage18,467 miles
Since last MOT+2,834 miles
PASS
Mileage15,633 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

RegistrationSL52 FUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SL52 FUM

What car is SL52 FUM?

SL52 FUM is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SL52 FUM?

The last recorded mileage for SL52 FUM was 80,020 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL52 FUM passed its MOT?

SL52 FUM has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 21 Feb 2018.

Is SL52 FUM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL52 FUM 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 SL52 FUM?

SL52 FUM is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.