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SN52 YRM

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourRed
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 1200cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 99,182 miles on the clock, averaging 7,126 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 YRM

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,182
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,126

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,182 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,126
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN52 YRM 17k38k58k79k99k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,182 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,180 miles
Since last MOT+5,212 miles
PASS
Mileage93,968 miles
Since last MOT+218 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,750 miles
Since last MOT+3,198 miles
PASS
Mileage90,552 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,551 miles
Since last MOT+4,618 miles
PASS
Mileage85,933 miles
Since last MOT+7,043 miles
PASS
Mileage78,890 miles
Since last MOT+2,000 miles
PASS
Mileage76,890 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,887 miles
Since last MOT+13,349 miles
PASS
Mileage63,538 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,497 miles
Since last MOT+13,193 miles
PASS
Mileage50,304 miles
Since last MOT+5,917 miles
PASS
Mileage44,387 miles
Since last MOT+6,317 miles
PASS
Mileage38,070 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,070 miles
Since last MOT+8,637 miles
PASS
Mileage29,433 miles
Since last MOT+7,406 miles
PASS
Mileage22,027 miles
Since last MOT+4,558 miles
PASS
Mileage17,469 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 YRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SN52 YRM

What car is SN52 YRM?

SN52 YRM is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.

What is the mileage of SN52 YRM?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 YRM was 99,182 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 YRM passed its MOT?

SN52 YRM has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2018.

Is SN52 YRM ULEZ compliant?

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

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