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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 13 (52% pass rate). It has 121,867 miles on the clock, averaging 7,646 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 SW52 OMB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 121,867 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,486 |
| Average per year | 7,646 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 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 | SW52 OMB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SW52 OMB
What car is SW52 OMB?
SW52 OMB is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2002.
What is the mileage of SW52 OMB?
The last recorded mileage for SW52 OMB was 121,867 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW52 OMB passed its MOT?
SW52 OMB has had 27 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (14 passes, 13 failures). It last was tested on 16 Nov 2020.
Is SW52 OMB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW52 OMB 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 OMB?
SW52 OMB is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.