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LC52 OSO

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 135,064 miles on the clock, averaging 6,521 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 LC52 OSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,064
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,521

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 reading135,064 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,521
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC52 OSO 23k51k79k107k135k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,064 miles
Since last MOT+23,501 miles
PASS
Mileage111,563 miles
Since last MOT+23,420 miles
PASS
Mileage88,143 miles
Since last MOT+6,563 miles
PASS
Mileage81,580 miles
Since last MOT+2,685 miles
PASS
Mileage78,895 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,885 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,871 miles
Since last MOT+1,813 miles
PASS
Mileage77,058 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,057 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,016 miles
Since last MOT+5,667 miles
PASS
Mileage71,349 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,344 miles
Since last MOT+1,659 miles
PASS
Mileage69,685 miles
Since last MOT+2,004 miles
PASS
Mileage67,681 miles
Since last MOT+3,899 miles
PASS
Mileage63,782 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,752 miles
Since last MOT+5,122 miles
PASS
Mileage58,630 miles
Since last MOT+4,025 miles
PASS
Mileage54,605 miles
Since last MOT+5,507 miles
PASS
Mileage49,098 miles
Since last MOT+5,421 miles
PASS
Mileage43,677 miles
Since last MOT+5,031 miles
PASS
Mileage38,646 miles
Since last MOT+4,816 miles
PASS
Mileage33,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,830 miles
Since last MOT+6,203 miles
PASS
Mileage27,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,627 miles
Since last MOT+4,250 miles
PASS
Mileage23,377 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,377 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

RegistrationLC52 OSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LC52 OSO

What car is LC52 OSO?

LC52 OSO is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LC52 OSO?

The last recorded mileage for LC52 OSO was 135,064 miles, recorded on 2 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC52 OSO passed its MOT?

LC52 OSO has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 2 Jan 2024.

Is LC52 OSO ULEZ compliant?

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

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