Vehicle summary
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 4 (43% pass rate). It has 94,094 miles on the clock at the last MOT. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for SN52 YVL
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MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
| Latest reading | 94,094 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 7 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:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SN52 YVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SN — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SN52 YVL
What car is SN52 YVL?
SN52 YVL is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SN52 YVL?
The last recorded mileage for SN52 YVL was 94,094 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2009 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SN52 YVL passed its MOT?
SN52 YVL has had 7 MOT tests with a 43% pass rate (3 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2009.
Is SN52 YVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN52 YVL 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 YVL?
SN52 YVL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.