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SH02 VWS

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 103,422 miles on the clock, averaging 6,944 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 SH02 VWS

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,422
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2005
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,944

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

Below average
Latest reading103,422 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,036
Average per year6,944
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH02 VWS 40k56k72k87k103k '05'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,422 miles
Since last MOT+9,036 miles
PASS
Mileage94,386 miles
Since last MOT+282 miles
PASS
Mileage94,104 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,089 miles
Since last MOT+10,575 miles
PASS
Mileage83,514 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,514 miles
Since last MOT+14,013 miles
PASS
Mileage69,501 miles
Since last MOT+5,017 miles
PASS
Mileage64,484 miles
Since last MOT+4,157 miles
PASS
Mileage60,327 miles
Since last MOT+4,769 miles
PASS
Mileage55,558 miles
Since last MOT+5,949 miles
PASS
Mileage49,609 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,607 miles
Since last MOT+9,989 miles
PASS
Mileage39,618 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

RegistrationSH02 VWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SH02 VWS

What car is SH02 VWS?

SH02 VWS is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SH02 VWS?

The last recorded mileage for SH02 VWS was 103,422 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH02 VWS passed its MOT?

SH02 VWS has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Jan 2015.

Is SH02 VWS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH02 VWS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SH02 VWS?

SH02 VWS is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.