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LM52 CPN

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 85,637 miles on the clock, averaging 4,480 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 CPN

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,637
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,480

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
8

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,637 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,996
Average per year4,480
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 CPN 20k36k53k69k86k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,637 miles
Since last MOT+8,996 miles
PASS
Mileage76,641 miles
Since last MOT+3,745 miles
PASS
Mileage72,896 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,859 miles
Since last MOT+3,113 miles
PASS
Mileage69,746 miles
Since last MOT+3,410 miles
PASS
Mileage66,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,336 miles
Since last MOT+4,029 miles
PASS
Mileage62,307 miles
Since last MOT+5,009 miles
PASS
Mileage57,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,298 miles
Since last MOT+4,978 miles
PASS
Mileage52,320 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,319 miles
PASS
Mileage477,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage477,679 miles
Since last MOT+430,231 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,448 miles
Since last MOT+7,238 miles
PASS
Mileage40,210 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,210 miles
Since last MOT+6,984 miles
PASS
Mileage33,226 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,224 miles
Since last MOT+7,015 miles
PASS
Mileage26,209 miles
Since last MOT+6,186 miles
PASS
Mileage20,023 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 CPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LM52 CPN

What car is LM52 CPN?

LM52 CPN is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2002.

What is the mileage of LM52 CPN?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 CPN was 85,637 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 CPN passed its MOT?

LM52 CPN has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2021.

Is LM52 CPN ULEZ compliant?

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

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