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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 153,250 miles on the clock, averaging 10,467 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 KBX
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 153,250 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17,944 |
| Average per year | 10,467 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 KBX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 KBX
What car is SY52 KBX?
SY52 KBX is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.
What is the mileage of SY52 KBX?
The last recorded mileage for SY52 KBX was 153,250 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY52 KBX passed its MOT?
SY52 KBX has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2017.
Is SY52 KBX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY52 KBX 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 KBX?
SY52 KBX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.