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LR52 YRJ

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
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 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 103,719 miles on the clock, averaging 7,593 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 YRJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,719
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
7,593

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading103,719 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,844
Average per year7,593
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR52 YRJ 24k44k64k84k104k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,719 miles
Since last MOT+2,844 miles
PASS
Mileage100,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,875 miles
Since last MOT+7,307 miles
PASS
Mileage93,568 miles
Since last MOT+10,345 miles
PASS
Mileage83,223 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,182 miles
Since last MOT+8,213 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,969 miles
Since last MOT+10,864 miles
PASS
Mileage64,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,105 miles
Since last MOT+13,986 miles
PASS
Mileage50,119 miles
Since last MOT+8,326 miles
PASS
Mileage41,793 miles
Since last MOT+671 miles
PASS
Mileage41,122 miles
Since last MOT+3,719 miles
PASS
Mileage37,403 miles
Since last MOT+4,754 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,649 miles
Since last MOT+7,957 miles
PASS
Mileage24,692 miles
Since last MOT+196 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,496 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 YRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LR52 YRJ

What car is LR52 YRJ?

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

What is the mileage of LR52 YRJ?

The last recorded mileage for LR52 YRJ was 103,719 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR52 YRJ passed its MOT?

LR52 YRJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2016.

Is LR52 YRJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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