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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 161,537 miles on the clock, averaging 9,466 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for SN52 FWE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 161,537 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,466 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | SN52 FWE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SN — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SN52 FWE
What car is SN52 FWE?
SN52 FWE is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SN52 FWE?
The last recorded mileage for SN52 FWE was 161,537 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SN52 FWE passed its MOT?
SN52 FWE has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2020.
Is SN52 FWE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN52 FWE 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 SN52 FWE?
SN52 FWE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.