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LC52 TYO

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 5 (81% pass rate). It has 92,544 miles on the clock, averaging 4,046 miles per year, well 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 TYO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
92,544
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2005
81%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,046

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 reading92,544 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,365
Average per year4,046
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC52 TYO 11k32k52k72k93k '05'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,544 miles
Since last MOT+3,365 miles
PASS
Mileage89,179 miles
Since last MOT+2,192 miles
PASS
Mileage86,987 miles
Since last MOT+2,802 miles
PASS
Mileage84,185 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,174 miles
Since last MOT+3,963 miles
PASS
Mileage80,211 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,211 miles
Since last MOT+2,743 miles
PASS
Mileage77,468 miles
Since last MOT+2,315 miles
PASS
Mileage75,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,153 miles
Since last MOT+5,372 miles
PASS
Mileage69,781 miles
Since last MOT+6,295 miles
PASS
Mileage63,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,486 miles
Since last MOT+625 miles
PASS
Mileage62,861 miles
Since last MOT+5,758 miles
PASS
Mileage57,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,103 miles
Since last MOT+2,323 miles
PASS
Mileage54,780 miles
Since last MOT+3,443 miles
PASS
Mileage51,337 miles
Since last MOT+5,020 miles
PASS
Mileage46,317 miles
Since last MOT+8,731 miles
PASS
Mileage37,586 miles
Since last MOT+7,025 miles
PASS
Mileage30,561 miles
Since last MOT+2,941 miles
PASS
Mileage27,620 miles
Since last MOT+3,722 miles
PASS
Mileage23,898 miles
Since last MOT+3,689 miles
PASS
Mileage20,209 miles
Since last MOT+4,120 miles
PASS
Mileage16,089 miles
Since last MOT+4,592 miles
PASS
Mileage11,497 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 TYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LC52 TYO

What car is LC52 TYO?

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

What is the mileage of LC52 TYO?

The last recorded mileage for LC52 TYO was 92,544 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC52 TYO passed its MOT?

LC52 TYO has had 26 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (21 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2025.

Is LC52 TYO ULEZ compliant?

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

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