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LJ52 EOB

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 75,441 miles on the clock, averaging 8,675 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for LJ52 EOB

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,441
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,675

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading75,441 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,903
Average per year8,675
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LJ52 EOB 21k35k48k62k75k '06'12'10

Check LJ52 EOB

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,441 miles
Since last MOT+9,903 miles
PASS
Mileage65,538 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,537 miles
Since last MOT+3,747 miles
PASS
Mileage61,790 miles
Since last MOT+134 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,656 miles
Since last MOT+16,665 miles
PASS
Mileage44,991 miles
Since last MOT+16,183 miles
PASS
Mileage28,808 miles
Since last MOT+4,438 miles
PASS
Mileage24,370 miles
Since last MOT+3,360 miles
PASS
Mileage21,010 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 EOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLJ — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LJ52 EOB

What car is LJ52 EOB?

LJ52 EOB is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2002.

What is the mileage of LJ52 EOB?

The last recorded mileage for LJ52 EOB was 75,441 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ52 EOB passed its MOT?

LJ52 EOB has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2012.

Is LJ52 EOB ULEZ compliant?

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

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