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LM52 DHE

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 81,302 miles on the clock, averaging 3,896 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 DHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,302
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,896

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,302 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,896
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 DHE 17k33k49k65k81k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,302 miles
Since last MOT+5,395 miles
PASS
Mileage75,907 miles
Since last MOT+971 miles
PASS
Mileage74,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,936 miles
Since last MOT+1,427 miles
PASS
Mileage73,509 miles
Since last MOT+7,614 miles
PASS
Mileage65,895 miles
Since last MOT+9,754 miles
PASS
Mileage56,141 miles
Since last MOT+619 miles
PASS
Mileage55,522 miles
Since last MOT+1,824 miles
PASS
Mileage53,698 miles
Since last MOT+2,413 miles
PASS
Mileage51,285 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,248 miles
Since last MOT+2,416 miles
PASS
Mileage48,832 miles
Since last MOT+781 miles
PASS
Mileage48,051 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,043 miles
Since last MOT+5,423 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,620 miles
PASS
Mileage43,591 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,591 miles
Since last MOT+9,096 miles
PASS
Mileage34,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,495 miles
Since last MOT+9,402 miles
PASS
Mileage25,093 miles
Since last MOT+4,021 miles
PASS
Mileage21,072 miles
Since last MOT+4,385 miles
PASS
Mileage16,687 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 DHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LM52 DHE

What car is LM52 DHE?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 DHE?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 DHE was 81,302 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 DHE passed its MOT?

LM52 DHE has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Aug 2022.

Is LM52 DHE ULEZ compliant?

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

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