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 1200cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for SM52 WFN
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MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 95,156 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 12,874 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 WFN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1200cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SM52 WFN
What car is SM52 WFN?
SM52 WFN is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
Has SM52 WFN passed its MOT?
SM52 WFN has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2013.
Is SM52 WFN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 WFN 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 WFN?
SM52 WFN is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.