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LM02 HCO

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 108,838 miles on the clock, averaging 6,155 miles per year, 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 LM02 HCO

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,838
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,155

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

Below average
Latest reading108,838 miles
Reading date
Miles last year109
Average per year6,155
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM02 HCO 25k46k67k88k109k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,838 miles
Since last MOT+109 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,729 miles
Since last MOT+5,935 miles
PASS
Mileage102,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,794 miles
Since last MOT+490 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,304 miles
Since last MOT+6,452 miles
PASS
Mileage95,852 miles
Since last MOT+6,380 miles
PASS
Mileage89,472 miles
Since last MOT+408 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,064 miles
Since last MOT+7,750 miles
PASS
Mileage81,314 miles
Since last MOT+318 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,996 miles
Since last MOT+8,176 miles
PASS
Mileage72,820 miles
Since last MOT+7,408 miles
PASS
Mileage65,412 miles
Since last MOT+166 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,246 miles
Since last MOT+8,012 miles
PASS
Mileage57,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,234 miles
Since last MOT+8,675 miles
PASS
Mileage48,559 miles
Since last MOT+191 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,368 miles
Since last MOT+8,157 miles
PASS
Mileage40,211 miles
Since last MOT+2,223 miles
PASS
Mileage37,988 miles
Since last MOT+2,580 miles
PASS
Mileage35,408 miles
Since last MOT+2,681 miles
PASS
Mileage32,727 miles
Since last MOT+4,885 miles
PASS
Mileage27,842 miles
Since last MOT+2,426 miles
PASS
Mileage25,416 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

RegistrationLM02 HCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About LM02 HCO

What car is LM02 HCO?

LM02 HCO is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2002.

What is the mileage of LM02 HCO?

The last recorded mileage for LM02 HCO was 108,838 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM02 HCO passed its MOT?

LM02 HCO has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2019.

Is LM02 HCO ULEZ compliant?

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

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