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SM52 WFS

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourGrey
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 1200cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 111,682 miles on the clock, averaging 7,412 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 SM52 WFS

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,682
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,412

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading111,682 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year7,412
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM52 WFS 17k41k64k88k112k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,682 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,676 miles
Since last MOT+6,936 miles
PASS
Mileage104,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,740 miles
Since last MOT+7,230 miles
PASS
Mileage97,510 miles
Since last MOT+3,878 miles
PASS
Mileage93,632 miles
Since last MOT+1,389 miles
PASS
Mileage92,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,243 miles
Since last MOT+13,746 miles
PASS
Mileage78,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,497 miles
Since last MOT+5,808 miles
PASS
Mileage72,689 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,686 miles
Since last MOT+11,472 miles
PASS
Mileage61,214 miles
Since last MOT+664 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,550 miles
Since last MOT+9,010 miles
PASS
Mileage51,540 miles
Since last MOT+5,192 miles
PASS
Mileage46,348 miles
Since last MOT+10,714 miles
PASS
Mileage35,634 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,632 miles
Since last MOT+8,675 miles
PASS
Mileage26,957 miles
Since last MOT+9,855 miles
PASS
Mileage17,102 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 WFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SM52 WFS

What car is SM52 WFS?

SM52 WFS is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SM52 WFS?

The last recorded mileage for SM52 WFS was 111,682 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM52 WFS passed its MOT?

SM52 WFS has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2018.

Is SM52 WFS ULEZ compliant?

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

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