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SV52 AFO

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 137,228 miles on the clock, averaging 7,524 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SV52 AFO

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,228
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2005
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
7,524

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,228 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-24,663
Average per year7,524
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SV52 AFO 13k44k75k106k137k '05'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,228 miles
PASS
Mileage161,891 miles
Since last MOT+39,719 miles
PASS
Mileage122,172 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,171 miles
Since last MOT+5,503 miles
PASS
Mileage116,668 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,657 miles
Since last MOT+738 miles
PASS
Mileage117,919 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,914 miles
Since last MOT+8,035 miles
PASS
Mileage109,879 miles
Since last MOT+146 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,733 miles
Since last MOT+8,107 miles
PASS
Mileage101,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,626 miles
Since last MOT+7,174 miles
PASS
Mileage94,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,452 miles
Since last MOT+7,323 miles
PASS
Mileage87,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,129 miles
Since last MOT+10,086 miles
PASS
Mileage77,043 miles
Since last MOT+9,434 miles
PASS
Mileage67,609 miles
Since last MOT+12,869 miles
PASS
Mileage54,740 miles
Since last MOT+10,137 miles
PASS
Mileage44,603 miles
Since last MOT+6,746 miles
PASS
Mileage37,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,857 miles
Since last MOT+10,333 miles
PASS
Mileage27,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,524 miles
Since last MOT+7,303 miles
PASS
Mileage20,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,221 miles
Since last MOT+5,553 miles
PASS
Mileage14,668 miles
Since last MOT+1,226 miles
PASS
Mileage13,442 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

RegistrationSV52 AFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSV — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SV52 AFO

What car is SV52 AFO?

SV52 AFO is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SV52 AFO?

The last recorded mileage for SV52 AFO was 137,228 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SV52 AFO passed its MOT?

SV52 AFO has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 17 Apr 2022.

Is SV52 AFO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV52 AFO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SV52 AFO?

SV52 AFO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.