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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 1422cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 118,821 miles on the clock, averaging 5,422 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TDI engine is known for 1. oil pump chain & balance shaft chain wear / failure and 2. injector unit (pd pump–dooer) wear & electrical failure. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for SN52 XNL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 118,821 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,751 |
| Average per year | 5,422 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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:
1. Oil Pump Chain & Balance Shaft Chain Wear / Failure
The chain driving the oil pump and balance shaft (where fitted) is undersized for the loads imposed by the three-cylinder engine's unbalanced firing impulses. Early models are particularly vulnerable; chain tensioner wear allows excessive slack, leading to chain stretch, skip, or catastrophic failure[1].
2. Injector Unit (PD Pump–Dooer) Wear & Electrical Failure
Worn plunger seals allow diesel and engine oil to mix; electrical spools fail (sticking or electrical contact wear). These are high-wear components under the extreme pressures of the PD system[1].
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SN52 XNL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1422cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SN — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SN52 XNL
What car is SN52 XNL?
SN52 XNL is an red Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SN52 XNL?
The last recorded mileage for SN52 XNL was 118,821 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SN52 XNL passed its MOT?
SN52 XNL has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2018.
Is SN52 XNL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN52 XNL 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 XNL?
SN52 XNL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.