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LM02 XWU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Purple Registered in Stanmore, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourPurple
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 9 and failing 10 (47% pass rate). It has 84,147 miles on the clock, averaging 5,312 miles per year, 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 XWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,147
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
47%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,312

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

Below average
Latest reading84,147 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24
Average per year5,312
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM02 XWU 14k32k49k67k84k '06'19'13

Check LM02 XWU

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,147 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,123 miles
Since last MOT+10,159 miles
PASS
Mileage73,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,964 miles
Since last MOT+4,846 miles
PASS
Mileage69,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,118 miles
Since last MOT+8,670 miles
PASS
Mileage60,448 miles
PASS
Mileage61,219 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,218 miles
Since last MOT+1,226 miles
PASS
Mileage59,992 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,991 miles
Since last MOT+3,282 miles
PASS
Mileage56,709 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,702 miles
Since last MOT+4,781 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,921 miles
Since last MOT+6,273 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,648 miles
Since last MOT+4,635 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,013 miles
Since last MOT+8,298 miles
PASS
Mileage32,715 miles
Since last MOT+5,954 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,761 miles
Since last MOT+12,474 miles
PASS
Mileage14,287 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 XWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About LM02 XWU

What car is LM02 XWU?

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

What is the mileage of LM02 XWU?

The last recorded mileage for LM02 XWU was 84,147 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM02 XWU passed its MOT?

LM02 XWU has had 19 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (9 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 5 Jul 2019.

Is LM02 XWU ULEZ compliant?

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

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