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SN52 YHM

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 105,688 miles on the clock, averaging 5,793 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 YHM

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,688
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,793

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 reading105,688 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,793
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN52 YHM 18k40k62k84k106k '05'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,688 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,686 miles
Since last MOT+9,429 miles
PASS
Mileage96,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,257 miles
Since last MOT+7,060 miles
PASS
Mileage89,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,197 miles
Since last MOT+8,503 miles
PASS
Mileage80,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,694 miles
Since last MOT+5,232 miles
PASS
Mileage75,462 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,454 miles
Since last MOT+7,798 miles
PASS
Mileage67,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,656 miles
Since last MOT+14,375 miles
PASS
Mileage53,281 miles
Since last MOT+8,496 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,785 miles
Since last MOT+1,517 miles
PASS
Mileage43,268 miles
Since last MOT+2,687 miles
PASS
Mileage40,581 miles
Since last MOT+1,923 miles
PASS
Mileage38,658 miles
Since last MOT+2,022 miles
PASS
Mileage36,636 miles
Since last MOT+2,178 miles
PASS
Mileage34,458 miles
Since last MOT+1,532 miles
PASS
Mileage32,926 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,926 miles
Since last MOT+6,068 miles
PASS
Mileage26,858 miles
Since last MOT+8,538 miles
PASS
Mileage18,320 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 YHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SN52 YHM

What car is SN52 YHM?

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

What is the mileage of SN52 YHM?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 YHM was 105,688 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 YHM passed its MOT?

SN52 YHM has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2020.

Is SN52 YHM ULEZ compliant?

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

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