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SN52 VXS

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 80,029 miles on the clock, averaging 5,234 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 SN52 VXS

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,029
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,234

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,029 miles
Reading date
Miles last year102
Average per year5,234
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN52 VXS 21k36k51k65k80k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,029 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,927 miles
Since last MOT+2,554 miles
PASS
Mileage77,373 miles
Since last MOT+1,345 miles
PASS
Mileage76,028 miles
Since last MOT+9,186 miles
PASS
Mileage66,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,842 miles
Since last MOT+8,010 miles
PASS
Mileage58,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,832 miles
Since last MOT+5,209 miles
PASS
Mileage53,623 miles
Since last MOT+2,389 miles
PASS
Mileage51,234 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,204 miles
Since last MOT+3,717 miles
PASS
Mileage47,487 miles
Since last MOT+6,807 miles
PASS
Mileage40,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,680 miles
Since last MOT+7,238 miles
PASS
Mileage33,442 miles
Since last MOT+6,358 miles
PASS
Mileage27,084 miles
Since last MOT+6,060 miles
PASS
Mileage21,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,024 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 VXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SN52 VXS

What car is SN52 VXS?

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

What is the mileage of SN52 VXS?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 VXS was 80,029 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 VXS passed its MOT?

SN52 VXS has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2017.

Is SN52 VXS ULEZ compliant?

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

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