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SH52 OTF

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 115,414 miles on the clock, averaging 8,473 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 OTF

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,414
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,473

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading115,414 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,473
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 OTF 27k49k71k93k115k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,414 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,413 miles
Since last MOT+3,935 miles
PASS
Mileage111,478 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,476 miles
Since last MOT+6,037 miles
PASS
Mileage105,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,439 miles
Since last MOT+8,056 miles
PASS
Mileage97,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,383 miles
Since last MOT+8,423 miles
PASS
Mileage88,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,960 miles
Since last MOT+10,849 miles
PASS
Mileage78,111 miles
Since last MOT+295 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,816 miles
Since last MOT+17,220 miles
PASS
Mileage60,596 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,594 miles
Since last MOT+10,701 miles
PASS
Mileage50,893 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,893 miles
Since last MOT+7,560 miles
PASS
Mileage43,333 miles
Since last MOT+6,977 miles
PASS
Mileage36,356 miles
Since last MOT+8,938 miles
PASS
Mileage27,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,418 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 OTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SH52 OTF

What car is SH52 OTF?

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

What is the mileage of SH52 OTF?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 OTF was 115,414 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 OTF passed its MOT?

SH52 OTF has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2017.

Is SH52 OTF ULEZ compliant?

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

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