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LC52 WHT

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 145,000 miles on the clock, averaging 7,693 miles per year, around 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 WHT

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,000
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2005
59%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,693

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading145,000 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year7,693
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LC52 WHT 31k60k88k117k145k '05'20'14

Check LC52 WHT

Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,000 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,988 miles
Since last MOT+14,397 miles
PASS
Mileage130,591 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,561 miles
Since last MOT+6,152 miles
PASS
Mileage124,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,409 miles
Since last MOT+5,149 miles
PASS
Mileage119,260 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,171 miles
Since last MOT+7,019 miles
PASS
Mileage112,152 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,150 miles
Since last MOT+9,613 miles
PASS
Mileage102,537 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,537 miles
Since last MOT+8,390 miles
PASS
Mileage94,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,147 miles
Since last MOT+7,496 miles
PASS
Mileage86,651 miles
Since last MOT+6,824 miles
PASS
Mileage79,827 miles
Since last MOT+7,419 miles
PASS
Mileage72,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,408 miles
Since last MOT+5,958 miles
PASS
Mileage66,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,450 miles
Since last MOT+6,791 miles
PASS
Mileage59,659 miles
Since last MOT+2,718 miles
PASS
Mileage56,941 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,934 miles
Since last MOT+6,288 miles
PASS
Mileage50,646 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,644 miles
Since last MOT+9,016 miles
PASS
Mileage41,628 miles
Since last MOT+10,411 miles
PASS
Mileage31,217 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 WHT
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 WHT

What car is LC52 WHT?

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

What is the mileage of LC52 WHT?

The last recorded mileage for LC52 WHT was 145,000 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC52 WHT passed its MOT?

LC52 WHT has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2020.

Is LC52 WHT ULEZ compliant?

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

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