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LJ52 UXC

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Wimbledon, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 96,229 miles on the clock, averaging 3,340 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 LJ52 UXC

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,229
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,340

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading96,229 miles
Reading date
Miles last year412
Average per year3,340
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LJ52 UXC 33k48k64k80k96k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,229 miles
Since last MOT+412 miles
PASS
Mileage95,817 miles
Since last MOT+414 miles
PASS
Mileage95,403 miles
Since last MOT+494 miles
PASS
Mileage94,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,909 miles
Since last MOT+408 miles
PASS
Mileage94,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,501 miles
Since last MOT+648 miles
PASS
Mileage93,853 miles
Since last MOT+759 miles
PASS
Mileage93,094 miles
Since last MOT+1,051 miles
PASS
Mileage92,043 miles
Since last MOT+1,270 miles
PASS
Mileage90,773 miles
Since last MOT+1,184 miles
PASS
Mileage89,589 miles
Since last MOT+1,422 miles
PASS
Mileage88,167 miles
Since last MOT+3,073 miles
PASS
Mileage85,094 miles
Since last MOT+4,687 miles
PASS
Mileage80,407 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,405 miles
Since last MOT+5,825 miles
PASS
Mileage74,580 miles
Since last MOT+6,001 miles
PASS
Mileage68,579 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,489 miles
Since last MOT+6,722 miles
PASS
Mileage61,767 miles
Since last MOT+6,729 miles
PASS
Mileage55,038 miles
Since last MOT+7,371 miles
PASS
Mileage47,667 miles
Since last MOT+7,864 miles
PASS
Mileage39,803 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,801 miles
Since last MOT+7,244 miles
PASS
Mileage32,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,557 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 UXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLJ — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LJ52 UXC

What car is LJ52 UXC?

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

What is the mileage of LJ52 UXC?

The last recorded mileage for LJ52 UXC was 96,229 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ52 UXC passed its MOT?

LJ52 UXC has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2025.

Is LJ52 UXC ULEZ compliant?

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

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