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LM52 CXT

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 74,765 miles on the clock, averaging 3,632 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 CXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,765
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,632

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,765 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,140
Average per year3,632
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 CXT 16k31k46k60k75k '05'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,765 miles
Since last MOT+6,140 miles
PASS
Mileage68,625 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,623 miles
Since last MOT+1,197 miles
PASS
Mileage67,426 miles
Since last MOT+2,199 miles
PASS
Mileage65,227 miles
Since last MOT+2,513 miles
PASS
Mileage62,714 miles
Since last MOT+2,340 miles
PASS
Mileage60,374 miles
Since last MOT+2,348 miles
PASS
Mileage58,026 miles
Since last MOT+2,201 miles
PASS
Mileage55,825 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,823 miles
Since last MOT+2,086 miles
PASS
Mileage53,737 miles
Since last MOT+3,500 miles
PASS
Mileage50,237 miles
Since last MOT+4,861 miles
PASS
Mileage45,376 miles
Since last MOT+4,278 miles
PASS
Mileage41,098 miles
Since last MOT+4,326 miles
PASS
Mileage36,772 miles
Since last MOT+4,486 miles
PASS
Mileage32,286 miles
Since last MOT+5,674 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,365 miles
PASS
Mileage21,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,247 miles
Since last MOT+4,830 miles
PASS
Mileage16,417 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 CXT
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 CXT

What car is LM52 CXT?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 CXT?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 CXT was 74,765 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 CXT passed its MOT?

LM52 CXT has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2021.

Is LM52 CXT ULEZ compliant?

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

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