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LD52 FTJ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 125,500 miles on the clock, averaging 7,815 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for LD52 FTJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,500
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,815

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,500 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year7,815
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD52 FTJ 24k49k75k100k126k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,500 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,493 miles
Since last MOT+2,125 miles
PASS
Mileage123,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,368 miles
Since last MOT+3,111 miles
PASS
Mileage120,257 miles
Since last MOT+7,392 miles
PASS
Mileage112,865 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,847 miles
Since last MOT+9,864 miles
PASS
Mileage102,983 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,982 miles
Since last MOT+10,493 miles
PASS
Mileage92,489 miles
Since last MOT+8,645 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,844 miles
Since last MOT+8,546 miles
PASS
Mileage75,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,298 miles
Since last MOT+4,018 miles
PASS
Mileage71,280 miles
Since last MOT+4,126 miles
PASS
Mileage67,154 miles
Since last MOT+9,261 miles
PASS
Mileage57,893 miles
Since last MOT+17,149 miles
PASS
Mileage40,744 miles
Since last MOT+17,093 miles
PASS
Mileage23,651 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

RegistrationLD52 FTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LD52 FTJ

What car is LD52 FTJ?

LD52 FTJ is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LD52 FTJ?

The last recorded mileage for LD52 FTJ was 125,500 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD52 FTJ passed its MOT?

LD52 FTJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2018.

Is LD52 FTJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LD52 FTJ 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 LD52 FTJ?

LD52 FTJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.