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LF52 YFW

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 7 (75% pass rate). It has 85,402 miles on the clock, averaging 3,534 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 YFW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
85,402
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
3,534

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 reading85,402 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,534
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF52 YFW 14k32k50k68k85k '05'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,402 miles
Since last MOT+3,688 miles
PASS
Mileage81,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,714 miles
Since last MOT+2,253 miles
PASS
Mileage79,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,461 miles
Since last MOT+3,218 miles
PASS
Mileage76,243 miles
Since last MOT+3,531 miles
PASS
Mileage72,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,712 miles
Since last MOT+1,104 miles
PASS
Mileage71,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,608 miles
Since last MOT+1,278 miles
PASS
Mileage70,330 miles
Since last MOT+3,656 miles
PASS
Mileage66,674 miles
Since last MOT+754 miles
PASS
Mileage65,920 miles
Since last MOT+535 miles
PASS
Mileage65,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,385 miles
Since last MOT+1,691 miles
PASS
Mileage63,694 miles
Since last MOT+4,536 miles
PASS
Mileage59,158 miles
Since last MOT+10,914 miles
PASS
Mileage48,244 miles
Since last MOT+5,828 miles
PASS
Mileage42,416 miles
Since last MOT+4,643 miles
PASS
Mileage37,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,773 miles
Since last MOT+3,167 miles
PASS
Mileage34,606 miles
Since last MOT+3,066 miles
PASS
Mileage31,540 miles
Since last MOT+3,859 miles
PASS
Mileage27,681 miles
Since last MOT+4,445 miles
PASS
Mileage23,236 miles
Since last MOT+4,454 miles
PASS
Mileage18,782 miles
Since last MOT+4,931 miles
PASS
Mileage13,851 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 YFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLF — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LF52 YFW

What car is LF52 YFW?

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

What is the mileage of LF52 YFW?

The last recorded mileage for LF52 YFW was 85,402 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF52 YFW passed its MOT?

LF52 YFW has had 28 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (21 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2025.

Is LF52 YFW ULEZ compliant?

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

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