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LE51 LHX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 89,853 miles on the clock, averaging 8,502 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 LE51 LHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,853
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,502

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading89,853 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,502
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LE51 LHX 30k45k60k75k90k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,853 miles
Since last MOT+16,425 miles
PASS
Mileage73,428 miles
Since last MOT+8,996 miles
PASS
Mileage64,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,432 miles
Since last MOT+8,068 miles
PASS
Mileage56,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,364 miles
Since last MOT+9,307 miles
PASS
Mileage47,057 miles
Since last MOT+4,849 miles
PASS
Mileage42,208 miles
Since last MOT+5,937 miles
PASS
Mileage36,271 miles
Since last MOT+6,014 miles
PASS
Mileage30,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage30,257 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

RegistrationLE51 LHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLE — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LE51 LHX

What car is LE51 LHX?

LE51 LHX is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LE51 LHX?

The last recorded mileage for LE51 LHX was 89,853 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LE51 LHX passed its MOT?

LE51 LHX has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2013.

Is LE51 LHX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LE51 LHX 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 LE51 LHX?

LE51 LHX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.