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LM52 DGU

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 80,576 miles on the clock, averaging 5,387 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 DGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,576
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,387

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 reading80,576 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,937
Average per year5,387
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LM52 DGU 16k32k48k64k81k '05'17'11

Check LM52 DGU

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,576 miles
Since last MOT+7,937 miles
PASS
Mileage72,639 miles
Since last MOT+6,527 miles
PASS
Mileage66,112 miles
Since last MOT+4,147 miles
PASS
Mileage61,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,965 miles
Since last MOT+3,324 miles
PASS
Mileage58,641 miles
Since last MOT+3,556 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,085 miles
Since last MOT+3,860 miles
PASS
Mileage51,225 miles
Since last MOT+4,636 miles
PASS
Mileage46,589 miles
Since last MOT+5,576 miles
PASS
Mileage41,013 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,002 miles
Since last MOT+7,302 miles
PASS
Mileage33,700 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,699 miles
Since last MOT+6,564 miles
PASS
Mileage27,135 miles
Since last MOT+6,565 miles
PASS
Mileage20,570 miles
Since last MOT+4,446 miles
PASS
Mileage16,124 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 DGU
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 DGU

What car is LM52 DGU?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 DGU?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 DGU was 80,576 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 DGU passed its MOT?

LM52 DGU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2017.

Is LM52 DGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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