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SB52 WSE

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourBlue
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 1200cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 93,562 miles on the clock, averaging 5,107 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 SB52 WSE

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,562
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,107

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 reading93,562 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year5,107
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB52 WSE 21k39k57k75k94k '05'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,562 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,549 miles
Since last MOT+5,333 miles
PASS
Mileage88,216 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,206 miles
Since last MOT+9,190 miles
PASS
Mileage79,016 miles
Since last MOT+3,808 miles
PASS
Mileage75,208 miles
Since last MOT+10,981 miles
PASS
Mileage64,227 miles
Since last MOT+2,973 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,254 miles
Since last MOT+5,732 miles
PASS
Mileage55,522 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,488 miles
Since last MOT+3,863 miles
PASS
Mileage51,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,625 miles
Since last MOT+3,260 miles
PASS
Mileage48,365 miles
Since last MOT+3,590 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,775 miles
Since last MOT+3,008 miles
PASS
Mileage41,767 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,749 miles
Since last MOT+3,328 miles
PASS
Mileage38,421 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,418 miles
Since last MOT+4,217 miles
PASS
Mileage34,201 miles
Since last MOT+5,412 miles
PASS
Mileage28,789 miles
Since last MOT+4,909 miles
PASS
Mileage23,880 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
PASS
Mileage23,836 miles
Since last MOT+2,620 miles
PASS
Mileage21,216 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 WSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SB52 WSE

What car is SB52 WSE?

SB52 WSE is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB52 WSE?

The last recorded mileage for SB52 WSE was 93,562 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB52 WSE passed its MOT?

SB52 WSE has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2020.

Is SB52 WSE ULEZ compliant?

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

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