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LM52 BUO

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 64,565 miles on the clock, averaging 3,940 miles per year, well 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 BUO

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,565
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,940

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading64,565 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,412
Average per year3,940
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 BUO 12k25k38k51k65k '05'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage64,565 miles
Since last MOT+1,412 miles
PASS
Mileage63,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,153 miles
Since last MOT+2,168 miles
PASS
Mileage60,985 miles
Since last MOT+3,035 miles
PASS
Mileage57,950 miles
Since last MOT+3,214 miles
PASS
Mileage54,736 miles
Since last MOT+4,087 miles
PASS
Mileage50,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,649 miles
Since last MOT+4,294 miles
PASS
Mileage46,355 miles
Since last MOT+4,767 miles
PASS
Mileage41,588 miles
Since last MOT+4,839 miles
PASS
Mileage36,749 miles
Since last MOT+5,168 miles
PASS
Mileage31,581 miles
Since last MOT+4,585 miles
PASS
Mileage26,996 miles
Since last MOT+5,843 miles
PASS
Mileage21,153 miles
Since last MOT+5,070 miles
PASS
Mileage16,083 miles
Since last MOT+4,229 miles
PASS
Mileage11,854 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 BUO
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 BUO

What car is LM52 BUO?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 BUO?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 BUO was 64,565 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 BUO passed its MOT?

LM52 BUO has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 16 Apr 2019.

Is LM52 BUO ULEZ compliant?

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

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