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LB52 AEC

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourSilver
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 1200cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 73,544 miles on the clock, averaging 5,188 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 LB52 AEC

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,544
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,188

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading73,544 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,188
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB52 AEC 9k25k41k57k74k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,544 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,543 miles
Since last MOT+3,372 miles
PASS
Mileage70,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,171 miles
Since last MOT+5,295 miles
PASS
Mileage64,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,876 miles
Since last MOT+5,745 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,131 miles
Since last MOT+8,768 miles
PASS
Mileage50,363 miles
Since last MOT+4,363 miles
PASS
Mileage46,000 miles
Since last MOT+5,725 miles
PASS
Mileage40,275 miles
Since last MOT+4,405 miles
PASS
Mileage35,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,870 miles
Since last MOT+9,454 miles
PASS
Mileage26,416 miles
Since last MOT+9,578 miles
PASS
Mileage16,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,838 miles
Since last MOT+2,594 miles
PASS
Mileage14,244 miles
Since last MOT+1,741 miles
PASS
Mileage12,503 miles
Since last MOT+1,459 miles
PASS
Mileage11,044 miles
Since last MOT+1,887 miles
PASS
Mileage9,157 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

RegistrationLB52 AEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LB52 AEC

What car is LB52 AEC?

LB52 AEC is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LB52 AEC?

The last recorded mileage for LB52 AEC was 73,544 miles, recorded on 18 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB52 AEC passed its MOT?

LB52 AEC has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2018.

Is LB52 AEC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB52 AEC 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 LB52 AEC?

LB52 AEC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.