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SL52 USC

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 53,325 miles on the clock, averaging 2,045 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 SL52 USC

MOT Status
Due date passed
53,325
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
2,045

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading53,325 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year2,045
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL52 USC 13k23k33k43k53k '05'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,325 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,320 miles
Since last MOT+8,597 miles
PASS
Mileage44,723 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,723 miles
Since last MOT+7,296 miles
PASS
Mileage37,427 miles
Since last MOT+232 miles
PASS
Mileage37,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,195 miles
Since last MOT+320 miles
PASS
Mileage36,875 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,857 miles
Since last MOT+227 miles
PASS
Mileage36,630 miles
Since last MOT+265 miles
PASS
Mileage36,365 miles
Since last MOT+512 miles
PASS
Mileage35,853 miles
Since last MOT+1,319 miles
PASS
Mileage34,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,534 miles
Since last MOT+740 miles
PASS
Mileage33,794 miles
Since last MOT+886 miles
PASS
Mileage32,908 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,902 miles
Since last MOT+857 miles
PASS
Mileage32,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,045 miles
Since last MOT+916 miles
PASS
Mileage31,129 miles
Since last MOT+1,013 miles
PASS
Mileage30,116 miles
Since last MOT+1,175 miles
PASS
Mileage28,941 miles
Since last MOT+1,309 miles
PASS
Mileage27,632 miles
Since last MOT+676 miles
PASS
Mileage26,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,956 miles
Since last MOT+3,236 miles
PASS
Mileage23,720 miles
Since last MOT+5,307 miles
PASS
Mileage18,413 miles
Since last MOT+5,789 miles
PASS
Mileage12,624 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 USC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SL52 USC

What car is SL52 USC?

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

What is the mileage of SL52 USC?

The last recorded mileage for SL52 USC was 53,325 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL52 USC passed its MOT?

SL52 USC has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2025.

Is SL52 USC ULEZ compliant?

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

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