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SY52 JYC

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 136,067 miles on the clock, averaging 6,898 miles per year, below 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 JYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,067
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
58%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,898

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading136,067 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,898
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY52 JYC 36k61k86k111k136k '05'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,067 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,066 miles
Since last MOT+2,704 miles
PASS
Mileage133,362 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,361 miles
Since last MOT+3,575 miles
PASS
Mileage129,786 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,785 miles
Since last MOT+5,914 miles
PASS
Mileage123,871 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,849 miles
Since last MOT+7,089 miles
PASS
Mileage116,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,760 miles
Since last MOT+6,648 miles
PASS
Mileage110,112 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,098 miles
Since last MOT+2,957 miles
PASS
Mileage107,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,141 miles
Since last MOT+2,201 miles
PASS
Mileage104,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,940 miles
Since last MOT+6,003 miles
PASS
Mileage98,937 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,926 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,923 miles
Since last MOT+6,175 miles
PASS
Mileage92,748 miles
Since last MOT+4,787 miles
PASS
Mileage87,961 miles
Since last MOT+12,272 miles
PASS
Mileage75,689 miles
Since last MOT+12,379 miles
PASS
Mileage63,310 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,305 miles
Since last MOT+12,474 miles
PASS
Mileage50,831 miles
Since last MOT+14,447 miles
PASS
Mileage36,384 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:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 JYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SY52 JYC

What car is SY52 JYC?

SY52 JYC is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.

What is the mileage of SY52 JYC?

The last recorded mileage for SY52 JYC was 136,067 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY52 JYC passed its MOT?

SY52 JYC has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2020.

Is SY52 JYC ULEZ compliant?

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

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