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LM52 DDY

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 109,960 miles on the clock, averaging 7,696 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 DDY

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,960
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,696

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading109,960 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,036
Average per year7,696
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 DDY 18k41k64k87k110k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,960 miles
Since last MOT+6,036 miles
PASS
Mileage103,924 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,924 miles
Since last MOT+3,403 miles
PASS
Mileage100,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,521 miles
Since last MOT+16,142 miles
PASS
Mileage84,379 miles
Since last MOT+13,880 miles
PASS
Mileage70,499 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,499 miles
Since last MOT+16,063 miles
PASS
Mileage54,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,436 miles
Since last MOT+11,805 miles
PASS
Mileage42,631 miles
Since last MOT+1,207 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,424 miles
Since last MOT+4,085 miles
PASS
Mileage37,339 miles
Since last MOT+5,347 miles
PASS
Mileage31,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,992 miles
Since last MOT+4,936 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,056 miles
Since last MOT+5,036 miles
PASS
Mileage22,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,020 miles
Since last MOT+4,308 miles
PASS
Mileage17,712 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 DDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LM52 DDY

What car is LM52 DDY?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 DDY?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 DDY was 109,960 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 DDY passed its MOT?

LM52 DDY has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2018.

Is LM52 DDY ULEZ compliant?

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

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