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SC52 EBF

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 73,176 miles on the clock, averaging 4,222 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 SC52 EBF

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,176
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
4,222

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,176 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,900
Average per year4,222
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC52 EBF 20k34k47k60k73k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,176 miles
Since last MOT+7,900 miles
PASS
Mileage65,276 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,275 miles
Since last MOT+8,932 miles
PASS
Mileage56,343 miles
Since last MOT+6,070 miles
PASS
Mileage50,273 miles
Since last MOT+4,710 miles
PASS
Mileage45,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,563 miles
Since last MOT+3,059 miles
PASS
Mileage42,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,504 miles
Since last MOT+1,879 miles
PASS
Mileage40,625 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,623 miles
Since last MOT+2,923 miles
PASS
Mileage37,700 miles
Since last MOT+3,008 miles
PASS
Mileage34,692 miles
Since last MOT+3,311 miles
PASS
Mileage31,381 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,375 miles
Since last MOT+4,189 miles
PASS
Mileage27,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,186 miles
Since last MOT+2,960 miles
PASS
Mileage24,226 miles
Since last MOT+3,912 miles
PASS
Mileage20,314 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

RegistrationSC52 EBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSC — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SC52 EBF

What car is SC52 EBF?

SC52 EBF is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SC52 EBF?

The last recorded mileage for SC52 EBF was 73,176 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC52 EBF passed its MOT?

SC52 EBF has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2018.

Is SC52 EBF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SC52 EBF 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 SC52 EBF?

SC52 EBF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.