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LD52 XDW

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 97,273 miles on the clock, averaging 4,664 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 LD52 XDW

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,273
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,664

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading97,273 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,127
Average per year4,664
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD52 XDW 23k42k60k79k97k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,273 miles
Since last MOT+9,127 miles
PASS
Mileage88,146 miles
Since last MOT+3,126 miles
PASS
Mileage85,020 miles
Since last MOT+4,249 miles
PASS
Mileage80,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,771 miles
Since last MOT+5,176 miles
PASS
Mileage75,595 miles
Since last MOT+4,010 miles
PASS
Mileage71,585 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,496 miles
Since last MOT+5,794 miles
PASS
Mileage65,702 miles
Since last MOT+5,462 miles
PASS
Mileage60,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,240 miles
Since last MOT+4,945 miles
PASS
Mileage55,295 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,295 miles
Since last MOT+5,259 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,036 miles
Since last MOT+5,387 miles
PASS
Mileage44,649 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,645 miles
Since last MOT+5,111 miles
PASS
Mileage39,534 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,514 miles
Since last MOT+5,314 miles
PASS
Mileage34,200 miles
Since last MOT+3,375 miles
PASS
Mileage30,825 miles
Since last MOT+2,187 miles
PASS
Mileage28,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,638 miles
Since last MOT+2,658 miles
PASS
Mileage25,980 miles
Since last MOT+2,575 miles
PASS
Mileage23,405 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 XDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LD52 XDW

What car is LD52 XDW?

LD52 XDW is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LD52 XDW?

The last recorded mileage for LD52 XDW was 97,273 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD52 XDW passed its MOT?

LD52 XDW has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2022.

Is LD52 XDW ULEZ compliant?

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

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