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SH52 YTG

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 112,351 miles on the clock, averaging 8,963 miles per year, around 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 YTG

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,351
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,963

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading112,351 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,963
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH52 YTG 58k72k85k99k112k '07'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,351 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,351 miles
Since last MOT+6,896 miles
PASS
Mileage105,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,455 miles
Since last MOT+5,141 miles
PASS
Mileage100,314 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,372 miles
Since last MOT+16,602 miles
PASS
Mileage83,770 miles
Since last MOT+10,667 miles
PASS
Mileage73,103 miles
Since last MOT+7,824 miles
PASS
Mileage65,279 miles
Since last MOT+6,823 miles
PASS
Mileage58,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,456 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 YTG
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 YTG

What car is SH52 YTG?

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

What is the mileage of SH52 YTG?

The last recorded mileage for SH52 YTG was 112,351 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH52 YTG passed its MOT?

SH52 YTG has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2013.

Is SH52 YTG ULEZ compliant?

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

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