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LM52 NHJ

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 48,515 miles on the clock, averaging 1,335 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 NHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,515
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
1,335

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading48,515 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,914
Average per year1,335
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 NHJ 30k35k40k44k49k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,515 miles
Since last MOT+2,914 miles
PASS
Mileage45,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,601 miles
Since last MOT+1,305 miles
PASS
Mileage44,296 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,289 miles
Since last MOT+847 miles
PASS
Mileage43,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,442 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,439 miles
Since last MOT+540 miles
PASS
Mileage42,899 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,898 miles
Since last MOT+8,543 miles
PASS
Mileage34,355 miles
Since last MOT+270 miles
PASS
Mileage34,085 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,084 miles
Since last MOT+223 miles
PASS
Mileage33,861 miles
Since last MOT+279 miles
PASS
Mileage33,582 miles
Since last MOT+389 miles
PASS
Mileage33,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,193 miles
Since last MOT+2,584 miles
PASS
Mileage30,609 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,607 miles
PASS
Mileage31,710 miles
Since last MOT+1,211 miles
PASS
Mileage30,499 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 NHJ
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 NHJ

What car is LM52 NHJ?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 NHJ?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 NHJ was 48,515 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 NHJ passed its MOT?

LM52 NHJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2020.

Is LM52 NHJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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