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LA51 VLY

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1390cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 94,599 miles on the clock, averaging 9,388 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for LA51 VLY

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,599
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,388

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading94,599 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,388
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA51 VLY 19k38k57k76k95k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,599 miles
Since last MOT+13,060 miles
PASS
Mileage81,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,539 miles
Since last MOT+18,542 miles
PASS
Mileage62,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,997 miles
Since last MOT+3,964 miles
PASS
Mileage59,033 miles
Since last MOT+17,465 miles
PASS
Mileage41,568 miles
Since last MOT+572 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,996 miles
Since last MOT+4,599 miles
PASS
Mileage36,397 miles
Since last MOT+6,455 miles
PASS
Mileage29,942 miles
Since last MOT+5,061 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,465 miles
PASS
Mileage19,416 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 VLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LA51 VLY

What car is LA51 VLY?

LA51 VLY is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LA51 VLY?

The last recorded mileage for LA51 VLY was 94,599 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA51 VLY passed its MOT?

LA51 VLY has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2014.

Is LA51 VLY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA51 VLY 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 LA51 VLY?

LA51 VLY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.