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SH52 OUA

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 8 (50% pass rate). It has 102,163 miles on the clock, averaging 8,372 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 OUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,163
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
50%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,372

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 reading102,163 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,330
Average per year8,372
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH52 OUA 27k46k64k83k102k '05'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage102,163 miles
Since last MOT+7,330 miles
PASS
Mileage94,833 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,832 miles
Since last MOT+6,074 miles
PASS
Mileage88,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,758 miles
Since last MOT+9,859 miles
PASS
Mileage78,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,899 miles
Since last MOT+7,142 miles
PASS
Mileage71,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,757 miles
Since last MOT+7,377 miles
PASS
Mileage64,380 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,378 miles
Since last MOT+8,014 miles
PASS
Mileage56,364 miles
Since last MOT+6,205 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,159 miles
Since last MOT+10,215 miles
PASS
Mileage39,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,944 miles
Since last MOT+13,188 miles
PASS
Mileage26,756 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 OUA
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 OUA

What car is SH52 OUA?

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

What is the mileage of SH52 OUA?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 OUA was 102,163 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 OUA passed its MOT?

SH52 OUA has had 16 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (8 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 25 Nov 2014.

Is SH52 OUA ULEZ compliant?

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

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