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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 105,705 miles on the clock, averaging 10,945 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for SY52 BYF
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 105,705 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,945 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 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 | SY52 BYF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SY52 BYF
What car is SY52 BYF?
SY52 BYF is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.
What is the mileage of SY52 BYF?
The last recorded mileage for SY52 BYF was 105,705 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY52 BYF passed its MOT?
SY52 BYF has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Nov 2011.
Is SY52 BYF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY52 BYF 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 SY52 BYF?
SY52 BYF is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.