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SW52 JGZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 90,278 miles on the clock, averaging 4,732 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 SW52 JGZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,278
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,732

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 reading90,278 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,033
Average per year4,732
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW52 JGZ 15k34k52k71k90k '05'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,278 miles
Since last MOT+2,033 miles
PASS
Mileage88,245 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,237 miles
Since last MOT+4,095 miles
PASS
Mileage84,142 miles
Since last MOT+5,078 miles
PASS
Mileage79,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,064 miles
Since last MOT+5,335 miles
PASS
Mileage73,729 miles
Since last MOT+3,798 miles
PASS
Mileage69,931 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,931 miles
Since last MOT+4,698 miles
PASS
Mileage65,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,233 miles
Since last MOT+2,589 miles
PASS
Mileage62,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,644 miles
Since last MOT+3,729 miles
PASS
Mileage58,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,915 miles
Since last MOT+4,434 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,481 miles
Since last MOT+3,576 miles
PASS
Mileage50,905 miles
Since last MOT+5,969 miles
PASS
Mileage44,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,936 miles
Since last MOT+5,660 miles
PASS
Mileage39,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,276 miles
Since last MOT+6,590 miles
PASS
Mileage32,686 miles
Since last MOT+5,024 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,662 miles
Since last MOT+6,494 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,168 miles
Since last MOT+6,467 miles
PASS
Mileage14,701 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

RegistrationSW52 JGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SW52 JGZ

What car is SW52 JGZ?

SW52 JGZ is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2002.

What is the mileage of SW52 JGZ?

The last recorded mileage for SW52 JGZ was 90,278 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW52 JGZ passed its MOT?

SW52 JGZ has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2021.

Is SW52 JGZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW52 JGZ 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 SW52 JGZ?

SW52 JGZ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.