Vehicle summary
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 1200cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 56,110 miles on the clock, averaging 3,066 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 LC52 BYW
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MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 56,110 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,066 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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
| Registration | LC52 BYW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1200cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LC — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About LC52 BYW
What car is LC52 BYW?
LC52 BYW is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.
What is the mileage of LC52 BYW?
The last recorded mileage for LC52 BYW was 56,110 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LC52 BYW passed its MOT?
LC52 BYW has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2017.
Is LC52 BYW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC52 BYW 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 LC52 BYW?
LC52 BYW is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.