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SH52 TSO

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 15 (50% pass rate). It has 114,456 miles on the clock, averaging 5,235 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 TSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,456
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2005
50%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 15 failed

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

15

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
5,235

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

Below average
Latest reading114,456 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,456
Average per year5,235
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 TSO 19k43k67k91k114k '05'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage114,456 miles
Since last MOT+2,456 miles
PASS
Mileage112,000 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,972 miles
Since last MOT+2,339 miles
PASS
Mileage109,633 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,609 miles
Since last MOT+2,202 miles
PASS
Mileage107,407 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,395 miles
Since last MOT+3,895 miles
PASS
Mileage103,500 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,469 miles
Since last MOT+3,871 miles
PASS
Mileage99,598 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,598 miles
Since last MOT+3,926 miles
PASS
Mileage95,672 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,630 miles
Since last MOT+3,137 miles
PASS
Mileage92,493 miles
Since last MOT+2,933 miles
PASS
Mileage89,560 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,558 miles
Since last MOT+11,242 miles
PASS
Mileage78,316 miles
Since last MOT+2,844 miles
PASS
Mileage75,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,472 miles
Since last MOT+1,769 miles
PASS
Mileage73,703 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,686 miles
Since last MOT+8,307 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,379 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,355 miles
Since last MOT+15,928 miles
PASS
Mileage49,427 miles
Since last MOT+12,042 miles
PASS
Mileage37,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,385 miles
Since last MOT+5,671 miles
PASS
Mileage31,714 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,683 miles
Since last MOT+5,821 miles
PASS
Mileage25,862 miles
Since last MOT+6,643 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,219 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 TSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SH52 TSO

What car is SH52 TSO?

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

What is the mileage of SH52 TSO?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 TSO was 114,456 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 TSO passed its MOT?

SH52 TSO has had 30 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (15 passes, 15 failures). It last was tested on 5 Feb 2024.

Is SH52 TSO ULEZ compliant?

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

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