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LM52 DVO

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourSilver
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 1200cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 98,645 miles on the clock, averaging 4,390 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 DVO

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,645
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,390

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 reading98,645 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year4,390
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 DVO 13k34k56k77k99k '05'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage98,645 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,630 miles
Since last MOT+5,614 miles
PASS
Mileage93,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,016 miles
Since last MOT+5,000 miles
PASS
Mileage88,016 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,014 miles
Since last MOT+10,916 miles
PASS
Mileage77,098 miles
Since last MOT+3,740 miles
PASS
Mileage73,358 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,356 miles
Since last MOT+6,095 miles
PASS
Mileage67,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,261 miles
Since last MOT+8,104 miles
PASS
Mileage59,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,157 miles
Since last MOT+6,970 miles
PASS
Mileage52,187 miles
Since last MOT+6,859 miles
PASS
Mileage45,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,328 miles
Since last MOT+3,806 miles
PASS
Mileage41,522 miles
Since last MOT+4,915 miles
PASS
Mileage36,607 miles
Since last MOT+4,172 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,435 miles
Since last MOT+4,034 miles
PASS
Mileage28,401 miles
Since last MOT+5,417 miles
PASS
Mileage22,984 miles
Since last MOT+3,624 miles
PASS
Mileage19,360 miles
Since last MOT+4,002 miles
PASS
Mileage15,358 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,351 miles
Since last MOT+2,741 miles
PASS
Mileage12,610 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 DVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LM52 DVO

What car is LM52 DVO?

LM52 DVO is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2002.

What is the mileage of LM52 DVO?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 DVO was 98,645 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 DVO passed its MOT?

LM52 DVO has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 12 Jul 2025.

Is LM52 DVO ULEZ compliant?

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

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