Vehicle summary
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 95,655 miles on the clock, averaging 5,403 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 LA52 UKO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 95,655 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,403 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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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
| Registration | LA52 UKO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LA — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About LA52 UKO
What car is LA52 UKO?
LA52 UKO is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.
What is the mileage of LA52 UKO?
The last recorded mileage for LA52 UKO was 95,655 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LA52 UKO passed its MOT?
LA52 UKO has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2019.
Is LA52 UKO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA52 UKO 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 LA52 UKO?
LA52 UKO is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.