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LM02 GPU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 61,161 miles on the clock, averaging 3,586 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 GPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,161
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,586

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading61,161 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,466
Average per year3,586
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM02 GPU 10k23k36k48k61k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,161 miles
Since last MOT+8,466 miles
PASS
Mileage52,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,695 miles
Since last MOT+8,782 miles
PASS
Mileage43,913 miles
Since last MOT+4,561 miles
PASS
Mileage39,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,352 miles
Since last MOT+4,415 miles
PASS
Mileage34,937 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,937 miles
Since last MOT+8,568 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,369 miles
Since last MOT+1,921 miles
PASS
Mileage24,448 miles
Since last MOT+1,460 miles
PASS
Mileage22,988 miles
Since last MOT+1,514 miles
PASS
Mileage21,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,474 miles
Since last MOT+1,601 miles
PASS
Mileage19,873 miles
Since last MOT+1,590 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,283 miles
Since last MOT+2,400 miles
PASS
Mileage15,883 miles
Since last MOT+1,936 miles
PASS
Mileage13,947 miles
Since last MOT+1,930 miles
PASS
Mileage12,017 miles
Since last MOT+2,130 miles
PASS
Mileage9,887 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LM02 GPU

What car is LM02 GPU?

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

What is the mileage of LM02 GPU?

The last recorded mileage for LM02 GPU was 61,161 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM02 GPU passed its MOT?

LM02 GPU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2020.

Is LM02 GPU ULEZ compliant?

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

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