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LR52 GUK

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 131,177 miles on the clock, averaging 7,682 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 LR52 GUK

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,177
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2005
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,682

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 reading131,177 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,682
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR52 GUK 16k45k74k102k131k '05'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,177 miles
Since last MOT+6,018 miles
PASS
Mileage125,159 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,049 miles
Since last MOT+10,204 miles
PASS
Mileage114,845 miles
Since last MOT+10,911 miles
PASS
Mileage103,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,934 miles
Since last MOT+12,467 miles
PASS
Mileage91,467 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,451 miles
Since last MOT+11,688 miles
PASS
Mileage79,763 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,759 miles
Since last MOT+7,818 miles
PASS
Mileage71,941 miles
Since last MOT+2,831 miles
PASS
Mileage69,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,110 miles
Since last MOT+3,450 miles
PASS
Mileage65,660 miles
Since last MOT+2,891 miles
PASS
Mileage62,769 miles
Since last MOT+4,959 miles
PASS
Mileage57,810 miles
Since last MOT+7,594 miles
PASS
Mileage50,216 miles
Since last MOT+8,083 miles
PASS
Mileage42,133 miles
Since last MOT+8,097 miles
PASS
Mileage34,036 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,035 miles
Since last MOT+9,098 miles
PASS
Mileage24,937 miles
Since last MOT+8,996 miles
PASS
Mileage15,941 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

RegistrationLR52 GUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LR52 GUK

What car is LR52 GUK?

LR52 GUK is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2002.

What is the mileage of LR52 GUK?

The last recorded mileage for LR52 GUK was 131,177 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR52 GUK passed its MOT?

LR52 GUK has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2020.

Is LR52 GUK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR52 GUK 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 LR52 GUK?

LR52 GUK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.