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SB52 SYZ

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 133,171 miles on the clock, averaging 7,786 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 SB52 SYZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,171
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,786

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,171 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,786
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB52 SYZ 30k56k82k107k133k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,171 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,169 miles
Since last MOT+3,700 miles
PASS
Mileage129,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,469 miles
Since last MOT+7,012 miles
PASS
Mileage122,457 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,456 miles
Since last MOT+3,504 miles
PASS
Mileage118,952 miles
Since last MOT+5,178 miles
PASS
Mileage113,774 miles
Since last MOT+5,772 miles
PASS
Mileage108,002 miles
Since last MOT+7,314 miles
PASS
Mileage100,688 miles
Since last MOT+2,948 miles
PASS
Mileage97,740 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,693 miles
Since last MOT+19,871 miles
PASS
Mileage77,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,822 miles
Since last MOT+10,324 miles
PASS
Mileage67,498 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,497 miles
Since last MOT+11,477 miles
PASS
Mileage56,020 miles
Since last MOT+20,458 miles
PASS
Mileage35,562 miles
Since last MOT+5,629 miles
PASS
Mileage29,933 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 SYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SB52 SYZ

What car is SB52 SYZ?

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

What is the mileage of SB52 SYZ?

The last recorded mileage for SB52 SYZ was 133,171 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB52 SYZ passed its MOT?

SB52 SYZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2019.

Is SB52 SYZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB52 SYZ 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 SYZ?

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