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SH52 XSN

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 107,029 miles on the clock, averaging 6,591 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 XSN

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,029
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,591

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading107,029 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,591
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 XSN 28k48k68k87k107k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,029 miles
Since last MOT+5,044 miles
PASS
Mileage101,985 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,983 miles
Since last MOT+4,757 miles
PASS
Mileage97,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,226 miles
Since last MOT+6,357 miles
PASS
Mileage90,869 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,866 miles
Since last MOT+6,407 miles
PASS
Mileage84,459 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,481 miles
Since last MOT+4,633 miles
PASS
Mileage79,848 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,797 miles
PASS
Mileage684,469 miles
Since last MOT+616,019 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,450 miles
Since last MOT+13,326 miles
PASS
Mileage55,124 miles
Since last MOT+130 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,994 miles
Since last MOT+4,388 miles
PASS
Mileage50,606 miles
Since last MOT+5,651 miles
PASS
Mileage44,955 miles
Since last MOT+6,477 miles
PASS
Mileage38,478 miles
Since last MOT+5,249 miles
PASS
Mileage33,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,229 miles
Since last MOT+5,172 miles
PASS
Mileage28,057 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 XSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SH52 XSN

What car is SH52 XSN?

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

What is the mileage of SH52 XSN?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 XSN was 107,029 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 XSN passed its MOT?

SH52 XSN has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2018.

Is SH52 XSN ULEZ compliant?

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

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