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SH52 OEB

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
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 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 10 (50% pass rate). It has 88,050 miles on the clock, averaging 5,463 miles per year, 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 OEB

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,050
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,463

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,050 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year5,463
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 OEB 31k45k60k74k88k '06'17'11

Check SH52 OEB

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,050 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,040 miles
Since last MOT+2,736 miles
PASS
Mileage85,304 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,297 miles
Since last MOT+2,543 miles
PASS
Mileage82,754 miles
Since last MOT+4,229 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,525 miles
Since last MOT+4,003 miles
PASS
Mileage74,522 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,521 miles
Since last MOT+993 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,528 miles
Since last MOT+4,003 miles
PASS
Mileage69,525 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,511 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,506 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,488 miles
Since last MOT+14,295 miles
PASS
Mileage55,193 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,191 miles
Since last MOT+8,084 miles
PASS
Mileage57,107 miles
Since last MOT+10,297 miles
PASS
Mileage46,810 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,809 miles
Since last MOT+9,709 miles
PASS
Mileage37,100 miles
Since last MOT+6,139 miles
PASS
Mileage30,961 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 OEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SH52 OEB

What car is SH52 OEB?

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

What is the mileage of SH52 OEB?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 OEB was 88,050 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 OEB passed its MOT?

SH52 OEB has had 20 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (10 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2017.

Is SH52 OEB ULEZ compliant?

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

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