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LC52 MEV

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 59,291 miles on the clock, averaging 3,543 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 MEV

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,291
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,543

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,291 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,970
Average per year3,543
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC52 MEV 14k26k37k48k59k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,291 miles
Since last MOT+10,970 miles
PASS
Mileage48,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,321 miles
Since last MOT+6,015 miles
PASS
Mileage42,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,306 miles
Since last MOT+4,328 miles
PASS
Mileage37,978 miles
Since last MOT+2,528 miles
PASS
Mileage35,450 miles
Since last MOT+1,544 miles
PASS
Mileage33,906 miles
Since last MOT+713 miles
PASS
Mileage33,193 miles
Since last MOT+1,137 miles
PASS
Mileage32,056 miles
Since last MOT+2,778 miles
PASS
Mileage29,278 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,278 miles
Since last MOT+2,925 miles
PASS
Mileage26,353 miles
Since last MOT+5,105 miles
PASS
Mileage21,248 miles
Since last MOT+3,305 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,943 miles
Since last MOT+3,528 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,415 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 MEV
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 MEV

What car is LC52 MEV?

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

What is the mileage of LC52 MEV?

The last recorded mileage for LC52 MEV was 59,291 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC52 MEV passed its MOT?

LC52 MEV has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2018.

Is LC52 MEV ULEZ compliant?

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

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