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SN52 XMO

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 78,600 miles on the clock, averaging 4,298 miles per year, well 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 XMO

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,600
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,298

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

Low mileage
Latest reading78,600 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,298
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN52 XMO 17k32k48k63k79k '05'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,600 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,599 miles
Since last MOT+619 miles
PASS
Mileage77,980 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,975 miles
Since last MOT+925 miles
PASS
Mileage77,050 miles
Since last MOT+249 miles
PASS
Mileage76,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,801 miles
Since last MOT+3,591 miles
PASS
Mileage73,210 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,209 miles
Since last MOT+4,796 miles
PASS
Mileage68,413 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,413 miles
Since last MOT+2,759 miles
PASS
Mileage65,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,654 miles
Since last MOT+3,921 miles
PASS
Mileage61,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,733 miles
Since last MOT+5,118 miles
PASS
Mileage56,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,615 miles
Since last MOT+2,653 miles
PASS
Mileage53,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,962 miles
Since last MOT+5,057 miles
PASS
Mileage48,905 miles
Since last MOT+6,559 miles
PASS
Mileage42,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,346 miles
Since last MOT+13,009 miles
PASS
Mileage29,337 miles
Since last MOT+6,299 miles
PASS
Mileage23,038 miles
Since last MOT+6,398 miles
PASS
Mileage16,640 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 XMO
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 XMO

What car is SN52 XMO?

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

What is the mileage of SN52 XMO?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 XMO was 78,600 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 XMO passed its MOT?

SN52 XMO has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2020.

Is SN52 XMO ULEZ compliant?

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

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