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LC02 VTU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 123,675 miles on the clock, averaging 7,399 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for LC02 VTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,675
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,399

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,675 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,400
Average per year7,399
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC02 VTU 24k49k74k99k124k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,675 miles
Since last MOT+15,400 miles
PASS
Mileage108,275 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,265 miles
Since last MOT+22,040 miles
PASS
Mileage86,225 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,097 miles
Since last MOT+15,334 miles
PASS
Mileage70,763 miles
Since last MOT+14,240 miles
PASS
Mileage56,523 miles
Since last MOT+9,952 miles
PASS
Mileage46,571 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,536 miles
Since last MOT+651 miles
PASS
Mileage45,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,885 miles
Since last MOT+1,243 miles
PASS
Mileage44,642 miles
Since last MOT+1,915 miles
PASS
Mileage42,727 miles
Since last MOT+1,321 miles
PASS
Mileage41,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,406 miles
Since last MOT+1,717 miles
PASS
Mileage39,689 miles
Since last MOT+9,146 miles
PASS
Mileage30,543 miles
Since last MOT+3,123 miles
PASS
Mileage27,420 miles
Since last MOT+3,249 miles
PASS
Mileage24,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,171 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 VTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About LC02 VTU

What car is LC02 VTU?

LC02 VTU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LC02 VTU?

The last recorded mileage for LC02 VTU was 123,675 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC02 VTU passed its MOT?

LC02 VTU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2019.

Is LC02 VTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC02 VTU 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 LC02 VTU?

LC02 VTU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.