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SH52 KVR

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 89,032 miles on the clock, averaging 3,545 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 SH52 KVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,032
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,545

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,032 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,580
Average per year3,545
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 KVR 19k37k54k72k89k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,032 miles
Since last MOT+3,580 miles
PASS
Mileage85,452 miles
Since last MOT+6,728 miles
PASS
Mileage78,724 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,716 miles
Since last MOT+2,451 miles
PASS
Mileage76,265 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,254 miles
Since last MOT+5,553 miles
PASS
Mileage70,701 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,690 miles
Since last MOT+3,459 miles
PASS
Mileage67,231 miles
Since last MOT+6,296 miles
PASS
Mileage60,935 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,929 miles
Since last MOT+4,419 miles
PASS
Mileage56,510 miles
Since last MOT+4,357 miles
PASS
Mileage52,153 miles
Since last MOT+6,084 miles
PASS
Mileage46,069 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
PASS
Mileage45,992 miles
Since last MOT+3,655 miles
PASS
Mileage42,337 miles
Since last MOT+3,121 miles
PASS
Mileage39,216 miles
Since last MOT+339 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,877 miles
Since last MOT+4,028 miles
PASS
Mileage34,849 miles
Since last MOT+2,059 miles
PASS
Mileage32,790 miles
Since last MOT+1,916 miles
PASS
Mileage30,874 miles
Since last MOT+4,773 miles
PASS
Mileage26,101 miles
Since last MOT+6,687 miles
PASS
Mileage19,414 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

RegistrationSH52 KVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SH52 KVR

What car is SH52 KVR?

SH52 KVR is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH52 KVR?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 KVR was 89,032 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 KVR passed its MOT?

SH52 KVR has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2025.

Is SH52 KVR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH52 KVR 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 SH52 KVR?

SH52 KVR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.