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SB52 YSP

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 129,675 miles on the clock, averaging 7,243 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 YSP

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,675
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,243

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

Below average
Latest reading129,675 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,304
Average per year7,243
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB52 YSP 18k46k74k102k130k '05'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,675 miles
Since last MOT+2,304 miles
PASS
Mileage127,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,371 miles
Since last MOT+5,809 miles
PASS
Mileage121,562 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,547 miles
Since last MOT+9,165 miles
PASS
Mileage112,382 miles
Since last MOT+6,264 miles
PASS
Mileage106,118 miles
Since last MOT+4,954 miles
PASS
Mileage101,164 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,136 miles
Since last MOT+6,696 miles
PASS
Mileage94,440 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,434 miles
Since last MOT+13,738 miles
PASS
Mileage80,696 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,688 miles
Since last MOT+19,278 miles
PASS
Mileage61,410 miles
Since last MOT+11,234 miles
PASS
Mileage50,176 miles
Since last MOT+9,257 miles
PASS
Mileage40,919 miles
Since last MOT+9,551 miles
PASS
Mileage31,368 miles
Since last MOT+6,699 miles
PASS
Mileage24,669 miles
Since last MOT+6,988 miles
PASS
Mileage17,681 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 YSP
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 YSP

What car is SB52 YSP?

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

What is the mileage of SB52 YSP?

The last recorded mileage for SB52 YSP was 129,675 miles, recorded on 25 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB52 YSP passed its MOT?

SB52 YSP has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 May 2021.

Is SB52 YSP ULEZ compliant?

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

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