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SB52 PWU

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 87,955 miles on the clock, averaging 4,766 miles per year, well 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 SB52 PWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,955
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
52%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,766

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,955 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,505
Average per year4,766
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB52 PWU 29k44k58k73k88k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,955 miles
Since last MOT+3,505 miles
PASS
Mileage84,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,450 miles
Since last MOT+4,980 miles
PASS
Mileage79,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,470 miles
Since last MOT+3,637 miles
PASS
Mileage75,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,833 miles
Since last MOT+3,682 miles
PASS
Mileage72,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,151 miles
Since last MOT+4,350 miles
PASS
Mileage67,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,801 miles
Since last MOT+4,507 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,294 miles
Since last MOT+5,784 miles
PASS
Mileage57,510 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,502 miles
Since last MOT+6,033 miles
PASS
Mileage51,469 miles
Since last MOT+4,933 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,536 miles
Since last MOT+6,509 miles
PASS
Mileage40,027 miles
Since last MOT+5,308 miles
PASS
Mileage34,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,719 miles
Since last MOT+5,862 miles
PASS
Mileage28,857 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

RegistrationSB52 PWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SB52 PWU

What car is SB52 PWU?

SB52 PWU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB52 PWU?

The last recorded mileage for SB52 PWU was 87,955 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB52 PWU passed its MOT?

SB52 PWU has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2018.

Is SB52 PWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB52 PWU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SB52 PWU?

SB52 PWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.