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LM52 OVL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
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 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 116,352 miles on the clock, averaging 5,481 miles per year, 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 OVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,352
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,481

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,352 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,702
Average per year5,481
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 OVL 50k67k83k100k116k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,352 miles
Since last MOT+2,702 miles
PASS
Mileage113,650 miles
Since last MOT+1,963 miles
PASS
Mileage111,687 miles
Since last MOT+11,963 miles
PASS
Mileage99,724 miles
Since last MOT+9,089 miles
PASS
Mileage90,635 miles
Since last MOT+6,737 miles
PASS
Mileage83,898 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,894 miles
Since last MOT+9,724 miles
PASS
Mileage74,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,170 miles
Since last MOT+3,343 miles
PASS
Mileage70,827 miles
Since last MOT+4,079 miles
PASS
Mileage66,748 miles
Since last MOT+4,978 miles
PASS
Mileage61,770 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,767 miles
Since last MOT+4,361 miles
PASS
Mileage57,406 miles
Since last MOT+4,410 miles
PASS
Mileage52,996 miles
Since last MOT+2,958 miles
PASS
Mileage50,038 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 OVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LM52 OVL

What car is LM52 OVL?

LM52 OVL is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM52 OVL?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 OVL was 116,352 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 OVL passed its MOT?

LM52 OVL has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2019.

Is LM52 OVL ULEZ compliant?

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

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