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SY52 EHS

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1390cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 112,881 miles on the clock, averaging 8,038 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SY52 EHS

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,881
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,038

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading112,881 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,985
Average per year8,038
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY52 EHS 39k58k76k94k113k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,881 miles
Since last MOT+7,985 miles
PASS
Mileage104,896 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,894 miles
Since last MOT+4,352 miles
PASS
Mileage100,542 miles
Since last MOT+6,348 miles
PASS
Mileage94,194 miles
Since last MOT+4,865 miles
PASS
Mileage89,329 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,201 miles
Since last MOT+12,084 miles
PASS
Mileage77,117 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,058 miles
Since last MOT+11,790 miles
PASS
Mileage65,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,268 miles
Since last MOT+10,322 miles
PASS
Mileage54,946 miles
Since last MOT+5,944 miles
PASS
Mileage49,002 miles
Since last MOT+9,699 miles
PASS
Mileage39,303 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 EHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SY52 EHS

What car is SY52 EHS?

SY52 EHS is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.

What is the mileage of SY52 EHS?

The last recorded mileage for SY52 EHS was 112,881 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY52 EHS passed its MOT?

SY52 EHS has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2015.

Is SY52 EHS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY52 EHS 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 EHS?

SY52 EHS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.