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SH52 TCO

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGreen
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 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 54,440 miles on the clock, averaging 2,965 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 TCO

MOT Status
Due date passed
54,440
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,965

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

Low mileage
Latest reading54,440 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,204
Average per year2,965
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 TCO 14k24k34k44k54k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,440 miles
Since last MOT+1,204 miles
PASS
Mileage53,236 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,219 miles
Since last MOT+2,623 miles
PASS
Mileage50,596 miles
Since last MOT+750 miles
PASS
Mileage49,846 miles
Since last MOT+1,000 miles
PASS
Mileage48,846 miles
Since last MOT+1,039 miles
PASS
Mileage47,807 miles
Since last MOT+1,634 miles
PASS
Mileage46,173 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,153 miles
Since last MOT+2,289 miles
PASS
Mileage43,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,864 miles
Since last MOT+972 miles
PASS
Mileage42,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,892 miles
Since last MOT+1,690 miles
PASS
Mileage41,202 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,198 miles
Since last MOT+2,462 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,736 miles
Since last MOT+5,391 miles
PASS
Mileage33,345 miles
Since last MOT+8,453 miles
PASS
Mileage24,892 miles
Since last MOT+5,338 miles
PASS
Mileage19,554 miles
Since last MOT+5,974 miles
PASS
Mileage13,580 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 TCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SH52 TCO

What car is SH52 TCO?

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

What is the mileage of SH52 TCO?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 TCO was 54,440 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 TCO passed its MOT?

SH52 TCO has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2020.

Is SH52 TCO ULEZ compliant?

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

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