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LJ52 HME

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 75,995 miles on the clock, averaging 4,948 miles per year, well below 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 HME

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,995
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,948

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 reading75,995 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,009
Average per year4,948
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LJ52 HME 17k32k46k61k76k '05'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,995 miles
Since last MOT+15,009 miles
PASS
Mileage60,986 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,975 miles
Since last MOT+11,193 miles
PASS
Mileage49,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,782 miles
Since last MOT+2,932 miles
PASS
Mileage46,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,850 miles
Since last MOT+2,584 miles
PASS
Mileage44,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,266 miles
Since last MOT+3,497 miles
PASS
Mileage40,769 miles
Since last MOT+2,145 miles
PASS
Mileage38,624 miles
Since last MOT+2,874 miles
PASS
Mileage35,750 miles
Since last MOT+3,368 miles
PASS
Mileage32,382 miles
Since last MOT+2,682 miles
PASS
Mileage29,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,700 miles
Since last MOT+3,989 miles
PASS
Mileage25,711 miles
Since last MOT+4,564 miles
PASS
Mileage21,147 miles
Since last MOT+4,353 miles
PASS
Mileage16,794 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 HME
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 HME

What car is LJ52 HME?

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

What is the mileage of LJ52 HME?

The last recorded mileage for LJ52 HME was 75,995 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ52 HME passed its MOT?

LJ52 HME has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2017.

Is LJ52 HME ULEZ compliant?

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

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