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LF52 YHM

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 70,286 miles on the clock, averaging 8,373 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 LF52 YHM

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,286
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,373

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 reading70,286 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,303
Average per year8,373
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF52 YHM 19k32k45k57k70k '06'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,286 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage63,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,983 miles
Since last MOT+10,473 miles
PASS
Mileage53,510 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,500 miles
Since last MOT+5,970 miles
PASS
Mileage47,530 miles
Since last MOT+5,748 miles
PASS
Mileage41,782 miles
Since last MOT+1,344 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,438 miles
Since last MOT+16,024 miles
PASS
Mileage24,414 miles
Since last MOT+5,483 miles
PASS
Mileage18,931 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 YHM
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 YHM

What car is LF52 YHM?

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

What is the mileage of LF52 YHM?

The last recorded mileage for LF52 YHM was 70,286 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF52 YHM passed its MOT?

LF52 YHM has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2012.

Is LF52 YHM ULEZ compliant?

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

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