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 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 135,584 miles on the clock, averaging 8,338 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 SM02 CAA
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 135,584 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,338 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | SM02 CAA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SM02 CAA
What car is SM02 CAA?
SM02 CAA is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM02 CAA?
The last recorded mileage for SM02 CAA was 135,584 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM02 CAA passed its MOT?
SM02 CAA has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2016.
Is SM02 CAA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM02 CAA 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 SM02 CAA?
SM02 CAA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.