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SN02 STV

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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 118,268 miles on the clock, averaging 5,089 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 STV

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,268
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
5,089

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,268 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,089
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN02 STV 23k47k70k94k118k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,268 miles
Since last MOT+3,013 miles
PASS
Mileage115,255 miles
Since last MOT+829 miles
PASS
Mileage114,426 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,426 miles
Since last MOT+3,222 miles
PASS
Mileage111,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,204 miles
Since last MOT+8,679 miles
PASS
Mileage102,525 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
PASS
Mileage102,515 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,509 miles
Since last MOT+1,750 miles
PASS
Mileage100,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,759 miles
Since last MOT+1,382 miles
PASS
Mileage99,377 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,363 miles
Since last MOT+2,088 miles
PASS
Mileage97,275 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,825 miles
Since last MOT+1,430 miles
PASS
Mileage96,395 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,374 miles
Since last MOT+1,742 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,632 miles
Since last MOT+4,218 miles
PASS
Mileage90,414 miles
Since last MOT+2,581 miles
PASS
Mileage87,833 miles
Since last MOT+5,351 miles
PASS
Mileage82,482 miles
Since last MOT+8,610 miles
PASS
Mileage73,872 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,865 miles
Since last MOT+18,541 miles
PASS
Mileage55,324 miles
Since last MOT+9,846 miles
PASS
Mileage45,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,478 miles
Since last MOT+12,239 miles
PASS
Mileage33,239 miles
Since last MOT+10,637 miles
PASS
Mileage22,602 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

RegistrationSN02 STV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SN02 STV

What car is SN02 STV?

SN02 STV is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SN02 STV?

The last recorded mileage for SN02 STV was 118,268 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN02 STV passed its MOT?

SN02 STV has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2025.

Is SN02 STV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN02 STV 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 STV?

SN02 STV is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.