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SC52 HCY

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 145,945 miles on the clock, averaging 9,181 miles per year, above 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 HCY

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,945
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,181

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading145,945 miles
Reading date
Miles last year752
Average per year9,181
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC52 HCY 44k69k95k120k146k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,945 miles
Since last MOT+752 miles
PASS
Mileage145,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,193 miles
Since last MOT+5,499 miles
PASS
Mileage139,694 miles
Since last MOT+11,582 miles
PASS
Mileage128,112 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,102 miles
Since last MOT+6,614 miles
PASS
Mileage121,488 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,485 miles
Since last MOT+11,143 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,342 miles
Since last MOT+334 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,008 miles
Since last MOT+4,126 miles
PASS
Mileage105,882 miles
Since last MOT+19,855 miles
PASS
Mileage86,027 miles
Since last MOT+24,867 miles
PASS
Mileage61,160 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,146 miles
Since last MOT+9,656 miles
PASS
Mileage51,490 miles
Since last MOT+7,873 miles
PASS
Mileage43,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,617 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 HCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSC — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SC52 HCY

What car is SC52 HCY?

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

What is the mileage of SC52 HCY?

The last recorded mileage for SC52 HCY was 145,945 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC52 HCY passed its MOT?

SC52 HCY has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2017.

Is SC52 HCY ULEZ compliant?

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

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