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SN52 YMA

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 131,573 miles on the clock, averaging 6,752 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 YMA

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,573
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
6,752

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,573 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,752
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN52 YMA 23k50k78k105k132k '05'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,573 miles
Since last MOT+3,284 miles
PASS
Mileage128,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,289 miles
Since last MOT+1,569 miles
PASS
Mileage126,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,720 miles
Since last MOT+3,361 miles
PASS
Mileage123,359 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,357 miles
Since last MOT+5,152 miles
PASS
Mileage118,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,205 miles
Since last MOT+5,767 miles
PASS
Mileage112,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,438 miles
Since last MOT+4,762 miles
PASS
Mileage107,676 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,673 miles
Since last MOT+5,280 miles
PASS
Mileage102,393 miles
Since last MOT+1,835 miles
PASS
Mileage100,558 miles
Since last MOT+3,845 miles
PASS
Mileage96,713 miles
Since last MOT+4,635 miles
PASS
Mileage92,078 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,998 miles
Since last MOT+9,900 miles
PASS
Mileage82,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,098 miles
Since last MOT+16,111 miles
PASS
Mileage65,987 miles
Since last MOT+16,140 miles
PASS
Mileage49,847 miles
Since last MOT+13,308 miles
PASS
Mileage36,539 miles
Since last MOT+6,430 miles
PASS
Mileage30,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,109 miles
Since last MOT+6,680 miles
PASS
Mileage23,429 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 YMA
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 YMA

What car is SN52 YMA?

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

What is the mileage of SN52 YMA?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 YMA was 131,573 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 YMA passed its MOT?

SN52 YMA has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2021.

Is SN52 YMA ULEZ compliant?

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

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