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SH52 UOF

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 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 79,054 miles on the clock, averaging 5,085 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 UOF

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,054
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,085

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading79,054 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,722
Average per year5,085
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 UOF 18k33k49k64k79k '05'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,054 miles
Since last MOT+1,722 miles
PASS
Mileage77,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,332 miles
Since last MOT+2,658 miles
PASS
Mileage74,674 miles
Since last MOT+8,379 miles
PASS
Mileage66,295 miles
Since last MOT+7,796 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,499 miles
Since last MOT+5,614 miles
PASS
Mileage52,885 miles
Since last MOT+1,773 miles
PASS
Mileage51,112 miles
Since last MOT+2,914 miles
PASS
Mileage48,198 miles
Since last MOT+5,718 miles
PASS
Mileage42,480 miles
Since last MOT+5,208 miles
PASS
Mileage37,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,272 miles
Since last MOT+6,370 miles
PASS
Mileage30,902 miles
Since last MOT+3,418 miles
PASS
Mileage27,484 miles
Since last MOT+4,221 miles
PASS
Mileage23,263 miles
Since last MOT+4,963 miles
PASS
Mileage18,300 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 UOF
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 UOF

What car is SH52 UOF?

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

What is the mileage of SH52 UOF?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 UOF was 79,054 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 UOF passed its MOT?

SH52 UOF has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2017.

Is SH52 UOF ULEZ compliant?

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

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