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LM52 BPY

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 111,789 miles on the clock, averaging 7,607 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 LM52 BPY

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,789
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,607

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading111,789 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21
Average per year7,607
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 BPY 30k50k71k91k112k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,789 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,768 miles
Since last MOT+7,462 miles
PASS
Mileage104,306 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,305 miles
Since last MOT+10,023 miles
PASS
Mileage94,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,282 miles
Since last MOT+8,877 miles
PASS
Mileage85,405 miles
Since last MOT+7,812 miles
PASS
Mileage77,593 miles
Since last MOT+4,251 miles
PASS
Mileage73,342 miles
Since last MOT+12,193 miles
PASS
Mileage61,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,149 miles
Since last MOT+11,961 miles
PASS
Mileage49,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,188 miles
Since last MOT+5,252 miles
PASS
Mileage43,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,936 miles
Since last MOT+7,863 miles
PASS
Mileage36,073 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,071 miles
Since last MOT+6,231 miles
PASS
Mileage29,840 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 BPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LM52 BPY

What car is LM52 BPY?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 BPY?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 BPY was 111,789 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 BPY passed its MOT?

LM52 BPY has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2017.

Is LM52 BPY ULEZ compliant?

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

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