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SH52 TCZ

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 9 (50% pass rate). It has 117,751 miles on the clock, averaging 9,327 miles per year, above 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 TCZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,751
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
50%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,327

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading117,751 miles
Reading date
Miles last year30
Average per year9,327
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH52 TCZ 31k53k74k96k118k '05'15'11

Check SH52 TCZ

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,751 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,721 miles
Since last MOT+15,307 miles
PASS
Mileage102,414 miles
Since last MOT+273 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,141 miles
Since last MOT+12,334 miles
PASS
Mileage89,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,807 miles
Since last MOT+9,078 miles
PASS
Mileage80,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,729 miles
Since last MOT+164 miles
PASS
Mileage80,565 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,549 miles
Since last MOT+6,602 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,947 miles
Since last MOT+10,044 miles
PASS
Mileage63,903 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,903 miles
Since last MOT+7,148 miles
PASS
Mileage56,755 miles
Since last MOT+9,680 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,075 miles
Since last MOT+8,714 miles
PASS
Mileage38,361 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,359 miles
Since last MOT+7,587 miles
PASS
Mileage30,772 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 TCZ
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 TCZ

What car is SH52 TCZ?

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

What is the mileage of SH52 TCZ?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 TCZ was 117,751 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 TCZ passed its MOT?

SH52 TCZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (9 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2015.

Is SH52 TCZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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