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LJ52 EMK

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 87,304 miles on the clock, averaging 5,199 miles per year, 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 LJ52 EMK

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,304
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,199

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

Below average
Latest reading87,304 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,986
Average per year5,199
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LJ52 EMK 26k41k57k72k87k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage87,304 miles
Since last MOT+1,986 miles
PASS
Mileage85,318 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,240 miles
Since last MOT+2,807 miles
PASS
Mileage82,433 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,429 miles
Since last MOT+3,578 miles
PASS
Mileage78,851 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,851 miles
Since last MOT+6,145 miles
PASS
Mileage72,706 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,704 miles
Since last MOT+1,374 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,330 miles
Since last MOT+3,934 miles
PASS
Mileage67,396 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,392 miles
Since last MOT+8,136 miles
PASS
Mileage59,256 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,256 miles
Since last MOT+5,825 miles
PASS
Mileage53,431 miles
Since last MOT+5,467 miles
PASS
Mileage47,964 miles
Since last MOT+9,552 miles
PASS
Mileage38,412 miles
Since last MOT+10,628 miles
PASS
Mileage27,784 miles
Since last MOT+1,703 miles
PASS
Mileage26,081 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

RegistrationLJ52 EMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLJ — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LJ52 EMK

What car is LJ52 EMK?

LJ52 EMK is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LJ52 EMK?

The last recorded mileage for LJ52 EMK was 87,304 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ52 EMK passed its MOT?

LJ52 EMK has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 18 Jun 2018.

Is LJ52 EMK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LJ52 EMK 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 LJ52 EMK?

LJ52 EMK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.