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LM02 BMU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Stanmore, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 67,598 miles on the clock, averaging 3,504 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 LM02 BMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,598
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,504

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 reading67,598 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year3,504
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM02 BMU 13k26k40k54k68k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,598 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,595 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,595 miles
Since last MOT+9,777 miles
PASS
Mileage57,818 miles
Since last MOT+6,619 miles
PASS
Mileage51,199 miles
Since last MOT+1,522 miles
PASS
Mileage49,677 miles
Since last MOT+4,228 miles
PASS
Mileage45,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,449 miles
Since last MOT+4,683 miles
PASS
Mileage40,766 miles
Since last MOT+9,966 miles
PASS
Mileage30,800 miles
Since last MOT+477 miles
PASS
Mileage30,323 miles
Since last MOT+3,392 miles
PASS
Mileage26,931 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,927 miles
Since last MOT+1,032 miles
PASS
Mileage25,895 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,895 miles
Since last MOT+2,136 miles
PASS
Mileage23,759 miles
Since last MOT+1,076 miles
PASS
Mileage22,683 miles
Since last MOT+1,387 miles
PASS
Mileage21,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,296 miles
Since last MOT+2,141 miles
PASS
Mileage19,155 miles
Since last MOT+1,797 miles
PASS
Mileage17,358 miles
Since last MOT+2,233 miles
PASS
Mileage15,125 miles
Since last MOT+2,461 miles
PASS
Mileage12,664 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

RegistrationLM02 BMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About LM02 BMU

What car is LM02 BMU?

LM02 BMU is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2002.

What is the mileage of LM02 BMU?

The last recorded mileage for LM02 BMU was 67,598 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM02 BMU passed its MOT?

LM02 BMU has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2022.

Is LM02 BMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM02 BMU 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 LM02 BMU?

LM02 BMU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.