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LB52 URF

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 1198cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 97,508 miles on the clock, averaging 4,122 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 URF

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,508
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
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
4,122

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading97,508 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,122
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB52 URF 19k38k58k78k98k '05'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,508 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,507 miles
Since last MOT+10,917 miles
PASS
Mileage86,590 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,588 miles
Since last MOT+6,579 miles
PASS
Mileage80,009 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,007 miles
Since last MOT+4,540 miles
PASS
Mileage75,467 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,464 miles
Since last MOT+1,936 miles
PASS
Mileage73,528 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,524 miles
Since last MOT+3,643 miles
PASS
Mileage69,881 miles
Since last MOT+3,100 miles
PASS
Mileage66,781 miles
Since last MOT+3,129 miles
PASS
Mileage63,652 miles
Since last MOT+2,990 miles
PASS
Mileage60,662 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,659 miles
Since last MOT+2,282 miles
PASS
Mileage58,377 miles
Since last MOT+1,492 miles
PASS
Mileage56,885 miles
Since last MOT+4,465 miles
PASS
Mileage52,420 miles
Since last MOT+7,332 miles
PASS
Mileage45,088 miles
Since last MOT+7,902 miles
PASS
Mileage37,186 miles
Since last MOT+1,361 miles
PASS
Mileage35,825 miles
Since last MOT+2,902 miles
PASS
Mileage32,923 miles
Since last MOT+2,905 miles
PASS
Mileage30,018 miles
Since last MOT+2,730 miles
PASS
Mileage27,288 miles
Since last MOT+1,538 miles
PASS
Mileage25,750 miles
Since last MOT+7,247 miles
PASS
Mileage18,503 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 URF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LB52 URF

What car is LB52 URF?

LB52 URF is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LB52 URF?

The last recorded mileage for LB52 URF was 97,508 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB52 URF passed its MOT?

LB52 URF has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2025.

Is LB52 URF ULEZ compliant?

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

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