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SY52 GOX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 67,190 miles on the clock, averaging 3,060 miles per year, well below 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 GOX

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,190
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
3,060

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading67,190 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,060
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY52 GOX 9k23k38k53k67k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,190 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,189 miles
Since last MOT+10,259 miles
PASS
Mileage56,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,930 miles
Since last MOT+5,845 miles
PASS
Mileage51,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,085 miles
Since last MOT+7,235 miles
PASS
Mileage43,850 miles
Since last MOT+2,629 miles
PASS
Mileage41,221 miles
Since last MOT+1,071 miles
PASS
Mileage40,150 miles
Since last MOT+581 miles
PASS
Mileage39,569 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,567 miles
Since last MOT+586 miles
PASS
Mileage38,981 miles
Since last MOT+673 miles
PASS
Mileage38,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,308 miles
Since last MOT+949 miles
PASS
Mileage37,359 miles
Since last MOT+609 miles
PASS
Mileage36,750 miles
Since last MOT+1,740 miles
PASS
Mileage35,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,010 miles
Since last MOT+1,326 miles
PASS
Mileage33,684 miles
Since last MOT+2,141 miles
PASS
Mileage31,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,543 miles
Since last MOT+3,318 miles
PASS
Mileage28,225 miles
Since last MOT+3,846 miles
PASS
Mileage24,379 miles
Since last MOT+4,993 miles
PASS
Mileage19,386 miles
Since last MOT+2,996 miles
PASS
Mileage16,390 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,367 miles
Since last MOT+3,712 miles
FAIL
Mileage12,655 miles
PASS
Mileage88,123 miles
Since last MOT+79,311 miles
FAIL
Mileage8,812 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 GOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SY52 GOX

What car is SY52 GOX?

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

What is the mileage of SY52 GOX?

The last recorded mileage for SY52 GOX was 67,190 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY52 GOX passed its MOT?

SY52 GOX has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2025.

Is SY52 GOX ULEZ compliant?

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

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