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LM02 HBN

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 173,852 miles on the clock, averaging 8,136 miles per year, around 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 HBN

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,852
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
8,136

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading173,852 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,803
Average per year8,136
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM02 HBN 22k60k98k136k174k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage173,852 miles
Since last MOT+8,803 miles
PASS
Mileage165,049 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,044 miles
Since last MOT+5,366 miles
PASS
Mileage159,678 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,677 miles
Since last MOT+600 miles
PASS
Mileage159,077 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,014 miles
Since last MOT+4,784 miles
PASS
Mileage154,230 miles
Since last MOT+11,248 miles
PASS
Mileage142,982 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,982 miles
Since last MOT+13,992 miles
PASS
Mileage128,990 miles
Since last MOT+7,124 miles
PASS
Mileage121,866 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,865 miles
Since last MOT+8,224 miles
PASS
Mileage113,641 miles
Since last MOT+11,886 miles
PASS
Mileage101,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,755 miles
Since last MOT+9,704 miles
PASS
Mileage92,051 miles
Since last MOT+11,690 miles
PASS
Mileage80,361 miles
Since last MOT+5,951 miles
PASS
Mileage74,410 miles
Since last MOT+8,638 miles
PASS
Mileage65,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,772 miles
Since last MOT+9,429 miles
PASS
Mileage56,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,343 miles
Since last MOT+14,765 miles
PASS
Mileage41,578 miles
Since last MOT+12,892 miles
PASS
Mileage28,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,686 miles
Since last MOT+5,753 miles
PASS
Mileage22,933 miles
Since last MOT+1,307 miles
PASS
Mileage21,626 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 HBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About LM02 HBN

What car is LM02 HBN?

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

What is the mileage of LM02 HBN?

The last recorded mileage for LM02 HBN was 173,852 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM02 HBN passed its MOT?

LM02 HBN has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 24 Jan 2025.

Is LM02 HBN ULEZ compliant?

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

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