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SH02 XTU

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 58,250 miles on the clock, averaging 1,977 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 SH02 XTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
58,250
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
1,977

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 reading58,250 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,773
Average per year1,977
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH02 XTU 33k39k45k52k58k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,250 miles
Since last MOT+1,773 miles
PASS
Mileage56,477 miles
Since last MOT+1,404 miles
PASS
Mileage55,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,073 miles
Since last MOT+1,672 miles
PASS
Mileage53,401 miles
Since last MOT+1,636 miles
PASS
Mileage51,765 miles
Since last MOT+1,500 miles
PASS
Mileage50,265 miles
Since last MOT+1,628 miles
PASS
Mileage48,637 miles
Since last MOT+1,713 miles
PASS
Mileage46,924 miles
Since last MOT+1,607 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,317 miles
Since last MOT+2,234 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,083 miles
Since last MOT+2,599 miles
PASS
Mileage40,484 miles
Since last MOT+2,531 miles
PASS
Mileage37,953 miles
Since last MOT+2,706 miles
PASS
Mileage35,247 miles
Since last MOT+2,665 miles
PASS
Mileage32,582 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 XTU
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 XTU

What car is SH02 XTU?

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

What is the mileage of SH02 XTU?

The last recorded mileage for SH02 XTU was 58,250 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH02 XTU passed its MOT?

SH02 XTU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2019.

Is SH02 XTU ULEZ compliant?

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

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