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LM52 SXN

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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 90,884 miles on the clock, averaging 3,898 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 SXN

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,884
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
3,898

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

Low mileage
Latest reading90,884 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,898
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 SXN 18k36k54k73k91k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,884 miles
Since last MOT+2,487 miles
PASS
Mileage88,397 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,397 miles
Since last MOT+1,590 miles
PASS
Mileage86,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,807 miles
Since last MOT+1,760 miles
PASS
Mileage85,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,047 miles
Since last MOT+1,583 miles
PASS
Mileage83,464 miles
Since last MOT+1,864 miles
PASS
Mileage81,600 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,600 miles
Since last MOT+2,486 miles
PASS
Mileage79,114 miles
Since last MOT+2,012 miles
PASS
Mileage77,102 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,102 miles
Since last MOT+2,503 miles
PASS
Mileage74,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,599 miles
Since last MOT+4,017 miles
PASS
Mileage70,582 miles
Since last MOT+2,794 miles
PASS
Mileage67,788 miles
Since last MOT+3,228 miles
PASS
Mileage64,560 miles
Since last MOT+4,262 miles
PASS
Mileage60,298 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,296 miles
Since last MOT+8,786 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,510 miles
Since last MOT+8,584 miles
PASS
Mileage42,926 miles
Since last MOT+6,872 miles
PASS
Mileage36,054 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,035 miles
Since last MOT+4,879 miles
PASS
Mileage31,156 miles
Since last MOT+4,234 miles
PASS
Mileage26,922 miles
Since last MOT+4,027 miles
PASS
Mileage22,895 miles
Since last MOT+5,257 miles
PASS
Mileage17,638 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 SXN
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 SXN

What car is LM52 SXN?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 SXN?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 SXN was 90,884 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 SXN passed its MOT?

LM52 SXN has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2025.

Is LM52 SXN ULEZ compliant?

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

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