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LN52 RVW

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 55,604 miles on the clock, averaging 2,408 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 LN52 RVW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
55,604
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
2,408

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 reading55,604 miles
Reading date
Miles last year40
Average per year2,408
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LN52 RVW 9k21k33k44k56k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,604 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,564 miles
Since last MOT+4,573 miles
PASS
Mileage50,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,991 miles
Since last MOT+6,502 miles
PASS
Mileage44,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,489 miles
Since last MOT+2,774 miles
PASS
Mileage41,715 miles
Since last MOT+1,646 miles
PASS
Mileage40,069 miles
Since last MOT+1,025 miles
PASS
Mileage39,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,044 miles
Since last MOT+860 miles
PASS
Mileage38,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,184 miles
Since last MOT+1,718 miles
PASS
Mileage36,466 miles
Since last MOT+2,076 miles
PASS
Mileage34,390 miles
Since last MOT+2,051 miles
PASS
Mileage32,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,339 miles
Since last MOT+2,414 miles
PASS
Mileage29,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,925 miles
Since last MOT+2,015 miles
PASS
Mileage27,910 miles
Since last MOT+2,065 miles
PASS
Mileage25,845 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,832 miles
Since last MOT+2,163 miles
PASS
Mileage23,669 miles
Since last MOT+2,581 miles
PASS
Mileage21,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,088 miles
Since last MOT+2,214 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,874 miles
Since last MOT+2,047 miles
PASS
Mileage16,827 miles
Since last MOT+2,323 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,504 miles
Since last MOT+2,514 miles
PASS
Mileage11,990 miles
Since last MOT+2,503 miles
PASS
Mileage9,487 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 RVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLN — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LN52 RVW

What car is LN52 RVW?

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

What is the mileage of LN52 RVW?

The last recorded mileage for LN52 RVW was 55,604 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LN52 RVW passed its MOT?

LN52 RVW has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2025.

Is LN52 RVW ULEZ compliant?

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

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