Vehicle summary
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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 5 (50% pass rate). It has 78,202 miles on the clock, averaging 7,677 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 SL52 FZV
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 78,202 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,513 |
| Average per year | 7,677 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SL52 FZV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SL52 FZV
What car is SL52 FZV?
SL52 FZV is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL52 FZV?
The last recorded mileage for SL52 FZV was 78,202 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL52 FZV passed its MOT?
SL52 FZV has had 10 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (5 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 12 Oct 2017.
Is SL52 FZV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL52 FZV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, 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 FZV?
SL52 FZV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.