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LB52 UTC

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Green Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGreen
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 100,922 miles on the clock, averaging 6,248 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 UTC

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,922
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
6,248

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 reading100,922 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,248
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB52 UTC 27k45k64k82k101k '05'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,922 miles
Since last MOT+5,888 miles
PASS
Mileage95,034 miles
Since last MOT+6,020 miles
PASS
Mileage89,014 miles
Since last MOT+7,302 miles
PASS
Mileage81,712 miles
Since last MOT+5,546 miles
PASS
Mileage76,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,166 miles
Since last MOT+2,499 miles
PASS
Mileage73,667 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,653 miles
Since last MOT+3,094 miles
PASS
Mileage70,559 miles
Since last MOT+3,130 miles
PASS
Mileage67,429 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,397 miles
Since last MOT+15,410 miles
PASS
Mileage51,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,987 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,979 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
PASS
Mileage51,884 miles
Since last MOT+7,615 miles
PASS
Mileage44,269 miles
Since last MOT+9,572 miles
PASS
Mileage34,697 miles
Since last MOT+8,080 miles
PASS
Mileage26,617 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 UTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LB52 UTC

What car is LB52 UTC?

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

What is the mileage of LB52 UTC?

The last recorded mileage for LB52 UTC was 100,922 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB52 UTC passed its MOT?

LB52 UTC has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2017.

Is LB52 UTC ULEZ compliant?

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

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