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SY52 SUU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 1198cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 121,303 miles on the clock, averaging 7,717 miles per year, around 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 SUU

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,303
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,717

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,303 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,697
Average per year7,717
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY52 SUU 15k42k68k95k121k '06'20'14

Check SY52 SUU

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,303 miles
Since last MOT+3,697 miles
PASS
Mileage117,606 miles
Since last MOT+7,331 miles
PASS
Mileage110,275 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,188 miles
Since last MOT+45,689 miles
PASS
Mileage64,499 miles
Since last MOT+5,000 miles
PASS
Mileage59,499 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,497 miles
Since last MOT+1,495 miles
PASS
Mileage58,002 miles
Since last MOT+3,501 miles
PASS
Mileage54,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,501 miles
Since last MOT+3,515 miles
PASS
Mileage50,986 miles
Since last MOT+4,325 miles
PASS
Mileage46,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,661 miles
Since last MOT+6,423 miles
PASS
Mileage40,238 miles
Since last MOT+4,437 miles
PASS
Mileage35,801 miles
Since last MOT+4,841 miles
PASS
Mileage30,960 miles
Since last MOT+5,341 miles
PASS
Mileage25,619 miles
Since last MOT+5,356 miles
PASS
Mileage20,263 miles
Since last MOT+5,098 miles
PASS
Mileage15,165 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 SUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SY52 SUU

What car is SY52 SUU?

SY52 SUU is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Inverness in 2002.

What is the mileage of SY52 SUU?

The last recorded mileage for SY52 SUU was 121,303 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY52 SUU passed its MOT?

SY52 SUU has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Aug 2020.

Is SY52 SUU ULEZ compliant?

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

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