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LM52 FBU

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 1200cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 6 (54% pass rate). It has 103,361 miles on the clock, averaging 8,227 miles per year, around 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 FBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,361
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
54%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,227

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading103,361 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,085
Average per year8,227
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LM52 FBU 41k56k72k88k103k '07'15'10

Check LM52 FBU

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,361 miles
Since last MOT+7,085 miles
PASS
Mileage96,276 miles
Since last MOT+9,992 miles
PASS
Mileage86,284 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,256 miles
Since last MOT+8,342 miles
PASS
Mileage77,914 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,914 miles
Since last MOT+7,763 miles
PASS
Mileage70,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,151 miles
Since last MOT+12,825 miles
PASS
Mileage57,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,326 miles
Since last MOT+10,183 miles
PASS
Mileage47,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,143 miles
Since last MOT+6,290 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,853 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 FBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LM52 FBU

What car is LM52 FBU?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 FBU?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 FBU was 103,361 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 FBU passed its MOT?

LM52 FBU has had 13 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (7 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2015.

Is LM52 FBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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