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LC52 VWU

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 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 77,721 miles on the clock, averaging 4,605 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 VWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,721
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,605

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,721 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year4,605
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC52 VWU 21k35k49k63k78k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,721 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,717 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
PASS
Mileage77,670 miles
Since last MOT+3,498 miles
PASS
Mileage74,172 miles
Since last MOT+7,222 miles
PASS
Mileage66,950 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,949 miles
Since last MOT+6,806 miles
PASS
Mileage60,143 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,742 miles
Since last MOT+6,441 miles
PASS
Mileage54,301 miles
Since last MOT+4,150 miles
PASS
Mileage50,151 miles
Since last MOT+5,069 miles
PASS
Mileage45,082 miles
Since last MOT+9,038 miles
PASS
Mileage36,044 miles
Since last MOT+8,307 miles
PASS
Mileage27,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,737 miles
Since last MOT+3,049 miles
PASS
Mileage24,688 miles
Since last MOT+3,970 miles
PASS
Mileage20,718 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 VWU
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 VWU

What car is LC52 VWU?

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

What is the mileage of LC52 VWU?

The last recorded mileage for LC52 VWU was 77,721 miles, recorded on 7 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC52 VWU passed its MOT?

LC52 VWU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2019.

Is LC52 VWU ULEZ compliant?

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

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