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LN52 MHJ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Stanmore, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 1198cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 116,077 miles on the clock, averaging 8,943 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 LN52 MHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,077
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,943

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,077 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,479
Average per year8,943
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LN52 MHJ 23k47k70k93k116k '05'16'09

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,077 miles
Since last MOT+4,479 miles
PASS
Mileage111,598 miles
Since last MOT+5,272 miles
PASS
Mileage106,326 miles
Since last MOT+7,725 miles
PASS
Mileage98,601 miles
Since last MOT+4,479 miles
PASS
Mileage94,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,122 miles
Since last MOT+11,377 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,745 miles
Since last MOT+9,925 miles
PASS
Mileage72,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,820 miles
Since last MOT+11,171 miles
PASS
Mileage61,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,649 miles
Since last MOT+11,852 miles
PASS
Mileage49,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,797 miles
Since last MOT+11,237 miles
PASS
Mileage38,560 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,560 miles
Since last MOT+15,152 miles
PASS
Mileage23,408 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

RegistrationLN52 MHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLN — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LN52 MHJ

What car is LN52 MHJ?

LN52 MHJ is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2002.

What is the mileage of LN52 MHJ?

The last recorded mileage for LN52 MHJ was 116,077 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LN52 MHJ passed its MOT?

LN52 MHJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2016.

Is LN52 MHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LN52 MHJ 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 LN52 MHJ?

LN52 MHJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.