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LM52 NAE

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1200cc has had 31 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 10 (68% pass rate). It has 114,296 miles on the clock, averaging 4,639 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 NAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,296
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
4,639

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 reading114,296 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,846
Average per year4,639
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 NAE 24k47k69k92k114k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,296 miles
Since last MOT+1,846 miles
PASS
Mileage112,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,450 miles
Since last MOT+2,152 miles
PASS
Mileage110,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,298 miles
Since last MOT+1,930 miles
PASS
Mileage108,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,368 miles
Since last MOT+2,839 miles
PASS
Mileage105,529 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,523 miles
Since last MOT+3,048 miles
PASS
Mileage102,475 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,474 miles
Since last MOT+2,658 miles
PASS
Mileage99,816 miles
Since last MOT+2,781 miles
PASS
Mileage97,035 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,035 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage93,304 miles
Since last MOT+4,571 miles
PASS
Mileage88,733 miles
Since last MOT+4,390 miles
PASS
Mileage84,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,343 miles
Since last MOT+4,964 miles
PASS
Mileage79,379 miles
Since last MOT+4,980 miles
PASS
Mileage74,399 miles
Since last MOT+5,904 miles
PASS
Mileage68,495 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,362 miles
Since last MOT+6,244 miles
PASS
Mileage62,118 miles
Since last MOT+6,793 miles
PASS
Mileage55,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,325 miles
Since last MOT+3,314 miles
PASS
Mileage52,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,011 miles
Since last MOT+7,766 miles
PASS
Mileage44,245 miles
Since last MOT+7,077 miles
PASS
Mileage37,168 miles
Since last MOT+7,237 miles
PASS
Mileage29,931 miles
Since last MOT+5,927 miles
PASS
Mileage24,004 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 NAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LM52 NAE

What car is LM52 NAE?

LM52 NAE is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM52 NAE?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 NAE was 114,296 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 NAE passed its MOT?

LM52 NAE has had 31 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (21 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 14 Jul 2025.

Is LM52 NAE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM52 NAE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, 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 NAE?

LM52 NAE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.