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LM52 DVP

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 83,870 miles on the clock, averaging 4,647 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 DVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,870
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,647

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

Low mileage
Latest reading83,870 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,647
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 DVP 15k32k49k67k84k '05'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,870 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,869 miles
Since last MOT+5,654 miles
PASS
Mileage78,215 miles
Since last MOT+2,137 miles
PASS
Mileage76,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,078 miles
Since last MOT+3,124 miles
PASS
Mileage72,954 miles
Since last MOT+4,102 miles
PASS
Mileage68,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,852 miles
Since last MOT+3,163 miles
PASS
Mileage65,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,689 miles
Since last MOT+3,833 miles
PASS
Mileage61,856 miles
Since last MOT+3,089 miles
PASS
Mileage58,767 miles
Since last MOT+3,638 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,129 miles
Since last MOT+4,265 miles
PASS
Mileage50,864 miles
Since last MOT+5,509 miles
PASS
Mileage45,355 miles
Since last MOT+6,886 miles
PASS
Mileage38,469 miles
Since last MOT+4,933 miles
PASS
Mileage33,536 miles
Since last MOT+6,927 miles
PASS
Mileage26,609 miles
Since last MOT+4,743 miles
PASS
Mileage21,866 miles
Since last MOT+418 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,448 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage14,656 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 DVP
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 DVP

What car is LM52 DVP?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 DVP?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 DVP was 83,870 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 DVP passed its MOT?

LM52 DVP has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2020.

Is LM52 DVP ULEZ compliant?

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

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