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 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 70,375 miles on the clock, averaging 5,489 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 SN02 RDB
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 70,375 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,489 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 | SN02 RDB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SN — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SN02 RDB
What car is SN02 RDB?
SN02 RDB is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SN02 RDB?
The last recorded mileage for SN02 RDB was 70,375 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SN02 RDB passed its MOT?
SN02 RDB has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2015.
Is SN02 RDB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN02 RDB 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 SN02 RDB?
SN02 RDB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.