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LC52 PLZ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 116,407 miles on the clock, averaging 6,929 miles per year, 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 PLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,407
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,929

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

Below average
Latest reading116,407 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,929
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC52 PLZ 19k43k68k92k116k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,407 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,405 miles
Since last MOT+7,338 miles
PASS
Mileage109,067 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,063 miles
Since last MOT+5,462 miles
PASS
Mileage103,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,601 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,598 miles
Since last MOT+1,993 miles
PASS
Mileage101,605 miles
Since last MOT+7,167 miles
PASS
Mileage94,438 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,436 miles
Since last MOT+6,818 miles
PASS
Mileage87,618 miles
Since last MOT+119 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,499 miles
Since last MOT+9,110 miles
PASS
Mileage78,389 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,378 miles
Since last MOT+9,445 miles
PASS
Mileage68,933 miles
Since last MOT+178 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,755 miles
Since last MOT+6,546 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,209 miles
Since last MOT+7,297 miles
PASS
Mileage54,912 miles
PASS
Mileage471,323 miles
Since last MOT+433,587 miles
PASS
Mileage37,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,736 miles
Since last MOT+10,506 miles
PASS
Mileage27,230 miles
Since last MOT+8,257 miles
PASS
Mileage18,973 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 PLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LC52 PLZ

What car is LC52 PLZ?

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

What is the mileage of LC52 PLZ?

The last recorded mileage for LC52 PLZ was 116,407 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC52 PLZ passed its MOT?

LC52 PLZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2019.

Is LC52 PLZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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