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SN52 VXU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 111,318 miles on the clock, averaging 7,030 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 VXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,318
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,030

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 reading111,318 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,626
Average per year7,030
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN52 VXU 30k51k71k91k111k '06'18'12

Check SN52 VXU

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,318 miles
Since last MOT+3,626 miles
PASS
Mileage107,692 miles
Since last MOT+5,826 miles
PASS
Mileage101,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,866 miles
Since last MOT+4,994 miles
PASS
Mileage96,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,872 miles
Since last MOT+6,998 miles
PASS
Mileage89,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,874 miles
Since last MOT+7,375 miles
PASS
Mileage82,499 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,497 miles
Since last MOT+4,308 miles
PASS
Mileage78,189 miles
Since last MOT+7,635 miles
PASS
Mileage70,554 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,554 miles
Since last MOT+7,427 miles
PASS
Mileage63,127 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,127 miles
Since last MOT+9,769 miles
PASS
Mileage53,358 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,346 miles
Since last MOT+11,743 miles
PASS
Mileage41,603 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,602 miles
Since last MOT+11,129 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,473 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 VXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SN52 VXU

What car is SN52 VXU?

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

What is the mileage of SN52 VXU?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 VXU was 111,318 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 VXU passed its MOT?

SN52 VXU has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2018.

Is SN52 VXU ULEZ compliant?

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

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