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LM52 TAV

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 128,304 miles on the clock, averaging 7,526 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 TAV

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,304
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,526

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading128,304 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year7,526
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM52 TAV 23k49k76k102k128k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,304 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,299 miles
Since last MOT+1,421 miles
PASS
Mileage126,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,878 miles
Since last MOT+3,431 miles
PASS
Mileage123,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,447 miles
Since last MOT+8,911 miles
PASS
Mileage114,536 miles
Since last MOT+6,986 miles
PASS
Mileage107,550 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,548 miles
Since last MOT+3,899 miles
PASS
Mileage103,649 miles
Since last MOT+8,976 miles
PASS
Mileage94,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,673 miles
Since last MOT+9,140 miles
PASS
Mileage85,533 miles
Since last MOT+7,625 miles
PASS
Mileage77,908 miles
Since last MOT+3,443 miles
PASS
Mileage74,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,465 miles
Since last MOT+12,557 miles
PASS
Mileage61,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,908 miles
Since last MOT+13,030 miles
PASS
Mileage48,878 miles
Since last MOT+12,760 miles
PASS
Mileage36,118 miles
Since last MOT+4,686 miles
PASS
Mileage31,432 miles
Since last MOT+8,440 miles
PASS
Mileage22,992 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 TAV
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 TAV

What car is LM52 TAV?

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

What is the mileage of LM52 TAV?

The last recorded mileage for LM52 TAV was 128,304 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM52 TAV passed its MOT?

LM52 TAV has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2020.

Is LM52 TAV ULEZ compliant?

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

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