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SN52 WBG

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 86,594 miles on the clock, averaging 7,140 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 WBG

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,594
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,140

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 reading86,594 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,140
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN52 WBG 9k28k48k67k87k '05'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,594 miles
Since last MOT+8,623 miles
PASS
Mileage77,971 miles
Since last MOT+8,933 miles
PASS
Mileage69,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,038 miles
Since last MOT+8,860 miles
PASS
Mileage60,178 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,173 miles
Since last MOT+7,951 miles
PASS
Mileage52,222 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,221 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,219 miles
Since last MOT+8,643 miles
PASS
Mileage43,576 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,572 miles
Since last MOT+1,854 miles
PASS
Mileage41,718 miles
Since last MOT+6,126 miles
PASS
Mileage35,592 miles
Since last MOT+15,172 miles
PASS
Mileage20,420 miles
Since last MOT+6,321 miles
PASS
Mileage14,099 miles
Since last MOT+2,091 miles
PASS
Mileage12,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,008 miles
Since last MOT+3,407 miles
PASS
Mileage8,601 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 WBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SN52 WBG

What car is SN52 WBG?

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

What is the mileage of SN52 WBG?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 WBG was 86,594 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 WBG passed its MOT?

SN52 WBG has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2016.

Is SN52 WBG ULEZ compliant?

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

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