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SH52 OTB

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 78,982 miles on the clock, averaging 3,739 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 OTB

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,982
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,739

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 reading78,982 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-2
Average per year3,739
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 OTB 15k31k47k63k79k '05'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,982 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,984 miles
Since last MOT+2,010 miles
PASS
Mileage76,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,974 miles
Since last MOT+4,816 miles
PASS
Mileage72,158 miles
Since last MOT+1,698 miles
PASS
Mileage70,460 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,459 miles
Since last MOT+2,060 miles
PASS
Mileage68,399 miles
Since last MOT+1,988 miles
PASS
Mileage66,411 miles
Since last MOT+3,207 miles
PASS
Mileage63,204 miles
Since last MOT+4,573 miles
PASS
Mileage58,631 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,631 miles
Since last MOT+4,630 miles
PASS
Mileage54,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,001 miles
Since last MOT+5,862 miles
PASS
Mileage48,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,139 miles
Since last MOT+3,562 miles
PASS
Mileage44,577 miles
Since last MOT+3,466 miles
PASS
Mileage41,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,111 miles
Since last MOT+4,476 miles
PASS
Mileage36,635 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
PASS
Mileage31,709 miles
Since last MOT+3,980 miles
PASS
Mileage27,729 miles
Since last MOT+4,122 miles
PASS
Mileage23,607 miles
Since last MOT+3,108 miles
PASS
Mileage20,499 miles
Since last MOT+5,257 miles
PASS
Mileage15,242 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 OTB
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 OTB

What car is SH52 OTB?

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

What is the mileage of SH52 OTB?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 OTB was 78,982 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 OTB passed its MOT?

SH52 OTB has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2022.

Is SH52 OTB ULEZ compliant?

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

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