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SH02 VXR

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
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 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 119,323 miles on the clock, averaging 10,485 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 SH02 VXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,323
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
10,485

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading119,323 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,942
Average per year10,485
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH02 VXR 39k59k79k99k119k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,323 miles
Since last MOT+5,942 miles
PASS
Mileage113,381 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,380 miles
Since last MOT+5,278 miles
PASS
Mileage108,102 miles
Since last MOT+10,444 miles
PASS
Mileage97,658 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,658 miles
Since last MOT+15,376 miles
PASS
Mileage82,282 miles
Since last MOT+13,367 miles
PASS
Mileage68,915 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,788 miles
Since last MOT+15,724 miles
PASS
Mileage53,064 miles
Since last MOT+14,492 miles
PASS
Mileage38,572 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 VXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About SH02 VXR

What car is SH02 VXR?

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

What is the mileage of SH02 VXR?

The last recorded mileage for SH02 VXR was 119,323 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH02 VXR passed its MOT?

SH02 VXR has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2013.

Is SH02 VXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH02 VXR 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 VXR?

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