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SN52 YRU

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 11 (52% pass rate). It has 91,668 miles on the clock, averaging 4,686 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 YRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,668
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
52%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,686

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 reading91,668 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,232
Average per year4,686
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN52 YRU 26k42k59k75k92k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,668 miles
Since last MOT+5,232 miles
PASS
Mileage86,436 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,435 miles
Since last MOT+2,418 miles
PASS
Mileage84,017 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,014 miles
Since last MOT+2,389 miles
PASS
Mileage81,625 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,618 miles
Since last MOT+5,899 miles
PASS
Mileage75,719 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,713 miles
Since last MOT+9,136 miles
PASS
Mileage66,577 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,570 miles
Since last MOT+5,924 miles
PASS
Mileage60,646 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,645 miles
Since last MOT+6,195 miles
PASS
Mileage54,450 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,440 miles
Since last MOT+6,495 miles
PASS
Mileage47,945 miles
Since last MOT+7,044 miles
PASS
Mileage40,901 miles
Since last MOT+2,114 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,787 miles
Since last MOT+2,487 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,300 miles
Since last MOT+2,573 miles
PASS
Mileage33,727 miles
Since last MOT+3,177 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,550 miles
Since last MOT+4,500 miles
PASS
Mileage26,050 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,936 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 YRU
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 YRU

What car is SN52 YRU?

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

What is the mileage of SN52 YRU?

The last recorded mileage for SN52 YRU was 91,668 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN52 YRU passed its MOT?

SN52 YRU has had 23 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (12 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2020.

Is SN52 YRU ULEZ compliant?

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

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