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SN52 JTX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 165,140 miles on the clock, averaging 8,750 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 SN52 JTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,140
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,750

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading165,140 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,750
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN52 JTX 50k79k108k136k165k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,140 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,137 miles
Since last MOT+4,672 miles
PASS
Mileage160,465 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,416 miles
Since last MOT+3,534 miles
PASS
Mileage156,882 miles
Since last MOT+5,105 miles
PASS
Mileage151,777 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,775 miles
Since last MOT+5,669 miles
PASS
Mileage146,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,106 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage140,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,622 miles
Since last MOT+5,201 miles
PASS
Mileage135,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,421 miles
Since last MOT+5,775 miles
PASS
Mileage129,646 miles
Since last MOT+12,797 miles
PASS
Mileage116,849 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,836 miles
Since last MOT+13,855 miles
PASS
Mileage102,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,981 miles
Since last MOT+16,877 miles
PASS
Mileage86,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,104 miles
Since last MOT+11,122 miles
PASS
Mileage74,982 miles
Since last MOT+13,972 miles
PASS
Mileage61,010 miles
Since last MOT+10,713 miles
PASS
Mileage50,297 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

RegistrationSN52 JTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SN52 JTX

What car is SN52 JTX?

SN52 JTX is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SN52 JTX?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 JTX was 165,140 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 JTX passed its MOT?

SN52 JTX has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2018.

Is SN52 JTX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN52 JTX 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 JTX?

SN52 JTX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.