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SH52 YSP

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 97,375 miles on the clock, averaging 6,452 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 YSP

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,375
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,452

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,375 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,554
Average per year6,452
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 YSP 15k36k56k77k97k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,375 miles
Since last MOT+1,554 miles
PASS
Mileage95,821 miles
Since last MOT+4,445 miles
PASS
Mileage91,376 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,324 miles
Since last MOT+4,888 miles
PASS
Mileage86,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,436 miles
Since last MOT+8,301 miles
PASS
Mileage78,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,135 miles
Since last MOT+4,882 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,253 miles
Since last MOT+3,009 miles
PASS
Mileage70,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,244 miles
Since last MOT+8,744 miles
PASS
Mileage61,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,500 miles
Since last MOT+12,655 miles
PASS
Mileage48,845 miles
Since last MOT+14,795 miles
PASS
Mileage34,050 miles
Since last MOT+7,189 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,861 miles
Since last MOT+6,572 miles
PASS
Mileage20,289 miles
Since last MOT+4,691 miles
PASS
Mileage15,598 miles
Since last MOT+616 miles
PASS
Mileage14,982 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,982 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 YSP
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 YSP

What car is SH52 YSP?

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

What is the mileage of SH52 YSP?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 YSP was 97,375 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 YSP passed its MOT?

SH52 YSP has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2019.

Is SH52 YSP ULEZ compliant?

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

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