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 1200cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 138,233 miles on the clock, averaging 8,265 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 SX52 BYH
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 138,233 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9 |
| Average per year | 8,265 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | SX52 BYH |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1200cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SX — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SX52 BYH
What car is SX52 BYH?
SX52 BYH is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.
What is the mileage of SX52 BYH?
The last recorded mileage for SX52 BYH was 138,233 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SX52 BYH passed its MOT?
SX52 BYH has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2018.
Is SX52 BYH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX52 BYH 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 SX52 BYH?
SX52 BYH is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.