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LM52 DFD

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Green Registered in Stanmore, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGreen
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 105,828 miles on the clock, averaging 5,056 miles per year, 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 DFD

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,828
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,056

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

Below average
Latest reading105,828 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,056
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 DFD 25k45k65k86k106k '05'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,828 miles
Since last MOT+2,837 miles
PASS
Mileage102,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,991 miles
Since last MOT+2,724 miles
PASS
Mileage100,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,267 miles
Since last MOT+5,087 miles
PASS
Mileage95,180 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,179 miles
Since last MOT+4,782 miles
PASS
Mileage90,397 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,381 miles
Since last MOT+7,471 miles
PASS
Mileage82,910 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,892 miles
Since last MOT+8,375 miles
PASS
Mileage74,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,517 miles
Since last MOT+5,841 miles
PASS
Mileage68,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,676 miles
Since last MOT+2,334 miles
PASS
Mileage66,342 miles
Since last MOT+2,517 miles
PASS
Mileage63,825 miles
Since last MOT+2,954 miles
PASS
Mileage60,871 miles
Since last MOT+2,861 miles
PASS
Mileage58,010 miles
Since last MOT+2,551 miles
PASS
Mileage55,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,459 miles
Since last MOT+4,614 miles
PASS
Mileage50,845 miles
Since last MOT+8,982 miles
PASS
Mileage41,863 miles
Since last MOT+8,804 miles
PASS
Mileage33,059 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,049 miles
Since last MOT+8,270 miles
PASS
Mileage24,779 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 DFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LM52 DFD

What car is LM52 DFD?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 DFD?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 DFD was 105,828 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 DFD passed its MOT?

LM52 DFD has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2021.

Is LM52 DFD ULEZ compliant?

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

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