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LC52 GOU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 79,443 miles on the clock, averaging 3,225 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 GOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,443
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,225

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

Low mileage
Latest reading79,443 miles
Reading date
Miles last year117
Average per year3,225
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC52 GOU 19k34k49k64k79k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,443 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,326 miles
Since last MOT+12,429 miles
PASS
Mileage66,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,897 miles
Since last MOT+9,227 miles
PASS
Mileage57,670 miles
Since last MOT+4,436 miles
PASS
Mileage53,234 miles
Since last MOT+1,619 miles
PASS
Mileage51,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,615 miles
Since last MOT+1,298 miles
PASS
Mileage50,317 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,317 miles
Since last MOT+2,871 miles
PASS
Mileage47,446 miles
Since last MOT+2,236 miles
PASS
Mileage45,210 miles
Since last MOT+2,049 miles
PASS
Mileage43,161 miles
Since last MOT+2,224 miles
PASS
Mileage40,937 miles
Since last MOT+2,056 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,881 miles
Since last MOT+2,206 miles
PASS
Mileage36,675 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,673 miles
Since last MOT+1,415 miles
PASS
Mileage35,258 miles
Since last MOT+1,732 miles
PASS
Mileage33,526 miles
Since last MOT+1,236 miles
PASS
Mileage32,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,290 miles
Since last MOT+1,812 miles
PASS
Mileage30,478 miles
Since last MOT+2,700 miles
PASS
Mileage27,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,778 miles
Since last MOT+4,118 miles
PASS
Mileage23,660 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,659 miles
Since last MOT+4,564 miles
PASS
Mileage19,095 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

RegistrationLC52 GOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LC52 GOU

What car is LC52 GOU?

LC52 GOU is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LC52 GOU?

The last recorded mileage for LC52 GOU was 79,443 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC52 GOU passed its MOT?

LC52 GOU has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2025.

Is LC52 GOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC52 GOU 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 GOU?

LC52 GOU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.