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SH52 LTY

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 140,864 miles on the clock, averaging 7,677 miles per year, around 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 LTY

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,864
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,677

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,864 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,139
Average per year7,677
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH52 LTY 25k54k83k112k141k '05'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,864 miles
Since last MOT+8,139 miles
PASS
Mileage132,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,725 miles
Since last MOT+9,524 miles
PASS
Mileage123,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,201 miles
Since last MOT+9,114 miles
PASS
Mileage114,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,087 miles
Since last MOT+8,004 miles
PASS
Mileage106,083 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,082 miles
Since last MOT+9,812 miles
PASS
Mileage96,270 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,269 miles
Since last MOT+6,750 miles
PASS
Mileage89,519 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,518 miles
Since last MOT+7,301 miles
PASS
Mileage82,217 miles
Since last MOT+6,701 miles
PASS
Mileage75,516 miles
Since last MOT+7,605 miles
PASS
Mileage67,911 miles
Since last MOT+7,906 miles
PASS
Mileage60,005 miles
Since last MOT+7,414 miles
PASS
Mileage52,591 miles
Since last MOT+8,434 miles
PASS
Mileage44,157 miles
Since last MOT+8,091 miles
PASS
Mileage36,066 miles
Since last MOT+6,105 miles
PASS
Mileage29,961 miles
Since last MOT+4,999 miles
PASS
Mileage24,962 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 LTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SH52 LTY

What car is SH52 LTY?

SH52 LTY is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SH52 LTY?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 LTY was 140,864 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 LTY passed its MOT?

SH52 LTY has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Dec 2020.

Is SH52 LTY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH52 LTY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SH52 LTY?

SH52 LTY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.