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LB52 LVT

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 6 (78% pass rate). It has 90,395 miles on the clock, averaging 3,650 miles per year, well 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 LVT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
90,395
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,650

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

Low mileage
Latest reading90,395 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,458
Average per year3,650
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB52 LVT 17k35k54k72k90k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,395 miles
Since last MOT+1,458 miles
PASS
Mileage88,937 miles
Since last MOT+1,824 miles
PASS
Mileage87,113 miles
Since last MOT+2,326 miles
PASS
Mileage84,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,787 miles
Since last MOT+1,878 miles
PASS
Mileage82,909 miles
Since last MOT+2,460 miles
PASS
Mileage80,449 miles
Since last MOT+2,285 miles
PASS
Mileage78,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,164 miles
Since last MOT+4,080 miles
PASS
Mileage74,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,084 miles
Since last MOT+3,060 miles
PASS
Mileage71,024 miles
Since last MOT+4,110 miles
PASS
Mileage66,914 miles
Since last MOT+3,470 miles
PASS
Mileage63,444 miles
Since last MOT+3,737 miles
PASS
Mileage59,707 miles
Since last MOT+3,406 miles
PASS
Mileage56,301 miles
Since last MOT+3,183 miles
PASS
Mileage53,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,118 miles
Since last MOT+4,768 miles
PASS
Mileage48,350 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,347 miles
Since last MOT+4,213 miles
PASS
Mileage44,134 miles
Since last MOT+8,184 miles
PASS
Mileage35,950 miles
Since last MOT+3,877 miles
PASS
Mileage32,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,073 miles
Since last MOT+4,145 miles
PASS
Mileage27,928 miles
Since last MOT+4,955 miles
PASS
Mileage22,973 miles
Since last MOT+6,024 miles
PASS
Mileage16,949 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 LVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LB52 LVT

What car is LB52 LVT?

LB52 LVT is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LB52 LVT?

The last recorded mileage for LB52 LVT was 90,395 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB52 LVT passed its MOT?

LB52 LVT has had 27 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (21 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2026.

Is LB52 LVT ULEZ compliant?

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

LB52 LVT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.