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KM52 LDJ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 120,928 miles on the clock, averaging 6,229 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 KM52 LDJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,928
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,229

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 reading120,928 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,229
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KM52 LDJ 33k55k77k99k121k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,928 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,927 miles
Since last MOT+1,075 miles
PASS
Mileage119,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,852 miles
Since last MOT+2,440 miles
PASS
Mileage117,412 miles
Since last MOT+2,481 miles
PASS
Mileage114,931 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,836 miles
Since last MOT+3,107 miles
PASS
Mileage111,729 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,704 miles
Since last MOT+2,498 miles
PASS
Mileage109,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,206 miles
Since last MOT+11,790 miles
PASS
Mileage97,416 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,406 miles
Since last MOT+14,637 miles
PASS
Mileage82,769 miles
Since last MOT+7,190 miles
PASS
Mileage75,579 miles
Since last MOT+5,979 miles
PASS
Mileage69,600 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,600 miles
Since last MOT+4,982 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,618 miles
Since last MOT+8,422 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,196 miles
Since last MOT+10,193 miles
PASS
Mileage46,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,003 miles
Since last MOT+7,105 miles
PASS
Mileage38,898 miles
Since last MOT+5,814 miles
PASS
Mileage33,084 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

RegistrationKM52 LDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeKM — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About KM52 LDJ

What car is KM52 LDJ?

KM52 LDJ is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Luton in 2002.

What is the mileage of KM52 LDJ?

The last recorded mileage for KM52 LDJ was 120,928 miles, recorded on 26 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM52 LDJ passed its MOT?

KM52 LDJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2020.

Is KM52 LDJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KM52 LDJ 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 KM52 LDJ?

KM52 LDJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.