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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 8 (50% pass rate). It has 78,265 miles on the clock, averaging 5,427 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 SM52 CPY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 78,265 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | -4,227 |
| Average per year | 5,427 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | SM52 CPY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SM52 CPY
What car is SM52 CPY?
SM52 CPY is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM52 CPY?
The last recorded mileage for SM52 CPY was 78,265 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM52 CPY passed its MOT?
SM52 CPY has had 16 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (8 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 8 Sep 2015.
Is SM52 CPY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 CPY 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 SM52 CPY?
SM52 CPY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.