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LF52 FMU

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 45,353 miles on the clock, averaging 1,808 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 LF52 FMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
45,353
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2005
91%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
1,808

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 reading45,353 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,356
Average per year1,808
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF52 FMU 9k18k27k36k45k '05'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage45,353 miles
Since last MOT+5,356 miles
PASS
Mileage39,997 miles
Since last MOT+2,972 miles
PASS
Mileage37,025 miles
Since last MOT+4,142 miles
PASS
Mileage32,883 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,878 miles
Since last MOT+6,276 miles
PASS
Mileage26,602 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
PASS
Mileage26,494 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
PASS
Mileage26,408 miles
Since last MOT+237 miles
PASS
Mileage26,171 miles
Since last MOT+199 miles
PASS
Mileage25,972 miles
Since last MOT+218 miles
PASS
Mileage25,754 miles
Since last MOT+218 miles
PASS
Mileage25,536 miles
Since last MOT+357 miles
PASS
Mileage25,179 miles
Since last MOT+483 miles
PASS
Mileage24,696 miles
Since last MOT+221 miles
PASS
Mileage24,475 miles
Since last MOT+660 miles
PASS
Mileage23,815 miles
Since last MOT+759 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,056 miles
Since last MOT+2,372 miles
PASS
Mileage20,684 miles
Since last MOT+2,699 miles
PASS
Mileage17,985 miles
Since last MOT+2,733 miles
PASS
Mileage15,252 miles
Since last MOT+3,009 miles
PASS
Mileage12,243 miles
Since last MOT+3,096 miles
PASS
Mileage9,147 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

RegistrationLF52 FMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLF — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LF52 FMU

What car is LF52 FMU?

LF52 FMU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LF52 FMU?

The last recorded mileage for LF52 FMU was 45,353 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF52 FMU passed its MOT?

LF52 FMU has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2025.

Is LF52 FMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LF52 FMU 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 LF52 FMU?

LF52 FMU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.