Vehicle summary
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 3 (50% pass rate). It has 63,165 miles on the clock, averaging 8,279 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 YST
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MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 63,165 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,279 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SB52 YST |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1200cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SB — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SB52 YST
What car is SB52 YST?
SB52 YST is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SB52 YST?
The last recorded mileage for SB52 YST was 63,165 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2009 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB52 YST passed its MOT?
SB52 YST has had 6 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (3 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2009.
Is SB52 YST ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB52 YST 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 YST?
SB52 YST is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.