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SH52 YSL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 79,803 miles on the clock, averaging 3,406 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 YSL

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,803
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,406

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,803 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year3,406
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 YSL 36k47k58k69k80k '07'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,803 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,789 miles
Since last MOT+1,130 miles
PASS
Mileage78,659 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,657 miles
Since last MOT+2,260 miles
PASS
Mileage76,397 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,396 miles
Since last MOT+2,177 miles
PASS
Mileage74,219 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,218 miles
Since last MOT+2,047 miles
PASS
Mileage72,171 miles
Since last MOT+2,183 miles
PASS
Mileage69,988 miles
Since last MOT+2,566 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,422 miles
Since last MOT+2,864 miles
PASS
Mileage64,558 miles
Since last MOT+2,935 miles
PASS
Mileage61,623 miles
Since last MOT+2,642 miles
PASS
Mileage58,981 miles
Since last MOT+1,579 miles
PASS
Mileage57,402 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,369 miles
Since last MOT+1,822 miles
PASS
Mileage55,547 miles
Since last MOT+6,574 miles
PASS
Mileage48,973 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,970 miles
Since last MOT+13,431 miles
PASS
Mileage35,539 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 YSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SH52 YSL

What car is SH52 YSL?

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

What is the mileage of SH52 YSL?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 YSL was 79,803 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 YSL passed its MOT?

SH52 YSL has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2020.

Is SH52 YSL ULEZ compliant?

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

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