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SH52 OVB

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 88,015 miles on the clock, averaging 6,999 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 OVB

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,015
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,999

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,015 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,050
Average per year6,999
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 OVB 23k39k55k72k88k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,015 miles
Since last MOT+5,050 miles
PASS
Mileage82,965 miles
Since last MOT+8,290 miles
PASS
Mileage74,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,675 miles
Since last MOT+15,276 miles
PASS
Mileage59,399 miles
Since last MOT+6,434 miles
PASS
Mileage52,965 miles
Since last MOT+4,918 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,047 miles
Since last MOT+4,260 miles
PASS
Mileage43,787 miles
Since last MOT+7,125 miles
PASS
Mileage36,662 miles
Since last MOT+5,770 miles
PASS
Mileage30,892 miles
Since last MOT+8,081 miles
PASS
Mileage22,811 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 OVB
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 OVB

What car is SH52 OVB?

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

What is the mileage of SH52 OVB?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 OVB was 88,015 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 OVB passed its MOT?

SH52 OVB has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2016.

Is SH52 OVB ULEZ compliant?

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

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