Vehicle summary
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 85,964 miles on the clock, averaging 3,002 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 XBM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 85,964 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 26 |
| Average per year | 3,002 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SH52 XBM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SH52 XBM
What car is SH52 XBM?
SH52 XBM is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2002.
What is the mileage of SH52 XBM?
The last recorded mileage for SH52 XBM was 85,964 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH52 XBM passed its MOT?
SH52 XBM has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 16 Jul 2025.
Is SH52 XBM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH52 XBM 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 XBM?
SH52 XBM is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.