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LB52 MTY

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1200cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 102,545 miles on the clock, averaging 4,674 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 MTY

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,545
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,674

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 reading102,545 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,674
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB52 MTY 13k35k58k80k103k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,545 miles
Since last MOT+8,842 miles
PASS
Mileage93,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,703 miles
Since last MOT+5,945 miles
PASS
Mileage87,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,758 miles
Since last MOT+2,105 miles
PASS
Mileage85,653 miles
Since last MOT+190 miles
PASS
Mileage85,463 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,462 miles
Since last MOT+505 miles
PASS
Mileage84,957 miles
Since last MOT+1,235 miles
PASS
Mileage83,722 miles
Since last MOT+1,880 miles
PASS
Mileage81,842 miles
Since last MOT+2,135 miles
PASS
Mileage79,707 miles
Since last MOT+1,979 miles
PASS
Mileage77,728 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage73,557 miles
Since last MOT+1,947 miles
PASS
Mileage71,610 miles
Since last MOT+2,157 miles
PASS
Mileage69,453 miles
Since last MOT+2,239 miles
PASS
Mileage67,214 miles
Since last MOT+2,064 miles
PASS
Mileage65,150 miles
Since last MOT+11,503 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,647 miles
Since last MOT+4,700 miles
PASS
Mileage48,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,947 miles
Since last MOT+10,292 miles
PASS
Mileage38,655 miles
Since last MOT+14,377 miles
PASS
Mileage24,278 miles
Since last MOT+11,764 miles
PASS
Mileage12,514 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 MTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LB52 MTY

What car is LB52 MTY?

LB52 MTY is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LB52 MTY?

The last recorded mileage for LB52 MTY was 102,545 miles, recorded on 7 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB52 MTY passed its MOT?

LB52 MTY has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2025.

Is LB52 MTY ULEZ compliant?

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

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