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SH52 YMG

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 57,406 miles on the clock, averaging 3,370 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 YMG

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,406
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
3,370

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,406 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,556
Average per year3,370
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 YMG 14k25k36k47k57k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,406 miles
Since last MOT+3,556 miles
PASS
Mileage53,850 miles
Since last MOT+3,525 miles
PASS
Mileage50,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,325 miles
Since last MOT+4,109 miles
PASS
Mileage46,216 miles
Since last MOT+6,031 miles
PASS
Mileage40,185 miles
Since last MOT+5,534 miles
PASS
Mileage34,651 miles
Since last MOT+4,305 miles
PASS
Mileage30,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,346 miles
Since last MOT+2,642 miles
PASS
Mileage27,704 miles
Since last MOT+1,788 miles
PASS
Mileage25,916 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,914 miles
Since last MOT+2,355 miles
PASS
Mileage23,559 miles
Since last MOT+1,810 miles
PASS
Mileage21,749 miles
Since last MOT+2,229 miles
PASS
Mileage19,520 miles
Since last MOT+2,288 miles
PASS
Mileage17,232 miles
Since last MOT+3,289 miles
PASS
Mileage13,943 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 YMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SH52 YMG

What car is SH52 YMG?

SH52 YMG is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH52 YMG?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 YMG was 57,406 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 YMG passed its MOT?

SH52 YMG has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2019.

Is SH52 YMG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH52 YMG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, 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 YMG?

SH52 YMG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.