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SH52 NZP

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 136,602 miles on the clock, averaging 9,651 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 SH52 NZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,602
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,651

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading136,602 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,337
Average per year9,651
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 NZP 46k69k91k114k137k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage136,602 miles
Since last MOT+7,337 miles
PASS
Mileage129,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,265 miles
Since last MOT+4,789 miles
PASS
Mileage124,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,476 miles
Since last MOT+7,528 miles
PASS
Mileage116,948 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,947 miles
Since last MOT+11,545 miles
PASS
Mileage105,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,402 miles
Since last MOT+8,741 miles
PASS
Mileage96,661 miles
Since last MOT+10,872 miles
PASS
Mileage85,789 miles
Since last MOT+10,244 miles
PASS
Mileage75,545 miles
Since last MOT+13,205 miles
PASS
Mileage62,340 miles
Since last MOT+7,023 miles
PASS
Mileage55,317 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,315 miles
Since last MOT+9,033 miles
PASS
Mileage46,282 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 NZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SH52 NZP

What car is SH52 NZP?

SH52 NZP is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.

What is the mileage of SH52 NZP?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 NZP was 136,602 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 NZP passed its MOT?

SH52 NZP has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 5 Mar 2016.

Is SH52 NZP ULEZ compliant?

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

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