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LM52 BPU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 152,112 miles on the clock, averaging 6,903 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 LM52 BPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,903

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading152,112 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,903
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 BPU 45k72k99k125k152k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,112 miles
Since last MOT+2,382 miles
PASS
Mileage149,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,730 miles
Since last MOT+2,320 miles
PASS
Mileage147,410 miles
Since last MOT+2,246 miles
PASS
Mileage145,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,164 miles
Since last MOT+3,832 miles
PASS
Mileage141,332 miles
Since last MOT+3,238 miles
PASS
Mileage138,094 miles
Since last MOT+6,793 miles
PASS
Mileage131,301 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,285 miles
Since last MOT+9,242 miles
PASS
Mileage122,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,043 miles
Since last MOT+10,364 miles
PASS
Mileage111,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,679 miles
Since last MOT+10,564 miles
PASS
Mileage101,115 miles
Since last MOT+14,268 miles
PASS
Mileage86,847 miles
Since last MOT+10,282 miles
PASS
Mileage76,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,565 miles
Since last MOT+7,424 miles
PASS
Mileage69,141 miles
Since last MOT+7,247 miles
PASS
Mileage61,894 miles
Since last MOT+8,288 miles
PASS
Mileage53,606 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,605 miles
Since last MOT+8,484 miles
PASS
Mileage45,121 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,119 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

RegistrationLM52 BPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LM52 BPU

What car is LM52 BPU?

LM52 BPU is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2002.

What is the mileage of LM52 BPU?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 BPU was 152,112 miles, recorded on 24 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 BPU passed its MOT?

LM52 BPU has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2022.

Is LM52 BPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM52 BPU 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 LM52 BPU?

LM52 BPU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.