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SN52 VVP

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1198cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1198cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 127,109 miles on the clock, averaging 7,745 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 VVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,109
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,745

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,109 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,745
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN52 VVP 34k58k81k104k127k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,109 miles
Since last MOT+6,660 miles
PASS
Mileage120,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,449 miles
Since last MOT+7,985 miles
PASS
Mileage112,464 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,494 miles
Since last MOT+7,964 miles
PASS
Mileage104,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,530 miles
Since last MOT+9,043 miles
PASS
Mileage95,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,487 miles
Since last MOT+8,663 miles
PASS
Mileage86,824 miles
Since last MOT+8,439 miles
PASS
Mileage78,385 miles
Since last MOT+7,030 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,355 miles
Since last MOT+41,012 miles
PASS
Mileage30,343 miles
PASS
Mileage64,451 miles
Since last MOT+7,019 miles
PASS
Mileage57,432 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,426 miles
Since last MOT+10,378 miles
PASS
Mileage47,048 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,990 miles
Since last MOT+4,462 miles
PASS
Mileage42,528 miles
Since last MOT+8,128 miles
PASS
Mileage34,400 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 VVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SN52 VVP

What car is SN52 VVP?

SN52 VVP is an black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SN52 VVP?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 VVP was 127,109 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 VVP passed its MOT?

SN52 VVP has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2018.

Is SN52 VVP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN52 VVP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SN52 VVP?

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