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SM52 UMV

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 92,625 miles on the clock, averaging 3,617 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 SM52 UMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,625
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,617

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading92,625 miles
Reading date
Miles last year819
Average per year3,617
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM52 UMV 35k49k64k78k93k '05'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,625 miles
Since last MOT+819 miles
PASS
Mileage91,806 miles
Since last MOT+949 miles
PASS
Mileage90,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,857 miles
Since last MOT+3,275 miles
PASS
Mileage87,582 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,582 miles
Since last MOT+9,183 miles
PASS
Mileage78,399 miles
Since last MOT+6,254 miles
PASS
Mileage72,145 miles
Since last MOT+5,891 miles
PASS
Mileage66,254 miles
Since last MOT+6,119 miles
PASS
Mileage60,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,135 miles
Since last MOT+5,049 miles
PASS
Mileage55,086 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
PASS
Mileage55,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,075 miles
Since last MOT+157 miles
PASS
Mileage54,918 miles
Since last MOT+233 miles
PASS
Mileage54,685 miles
Since last MOT+743 miles
PASS
Mileage53,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,942 miles
Since last MOT+652 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,290 miles
Since last MOT+2,902 miles
PASS
Mileage50,388 miles
Since last MOT+4,055 miles
PASS
Mileage46,333 miles
Since last MOT+11,216 miles
PASS
Mileage35,117 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

RegistrationSM52 UMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SM52 UMV

What car is SM52 UMV?

SM52 UMV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SM52 UMV?

The last recorded mileage for SM52 UMV was 92,625 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM52 UMV passed its MOT?

SM52 UMV has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2021.

Is SM52 UMV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 UMV 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 UMV?

SM52 UMV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.