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LW52 AYG

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 53,352 miles on the clock, averaging 2,288 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 LW52 AYG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
53,352
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,288

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 reading53,352 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,245
Average per year2,288
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LW52 AYG 8k19k31k42k53k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,352 miles
Since last MOT+10,245 miles
PASS
Mileage43,107 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,077 miles
Since last MOT+2,966 miles
PASS
Mileage40,111 miles
Since last MOT+3,281 miles
PASS
Mileage36,830 miles
Since last MOT+3,077 miles
PASS
Mileage33,753 miles
Since last MOT+2,664 miles
PASS
Mileage31,089 miles
Since last MOT+2,148 miles
PASS
Mileage28,941 miles
Since last MOT+2,819 miles
PASS
Mileage26,122 miles
Since last MOT+3,095 miles
PASS
Mileage23,027 miles
Since last MOT+1,719 miles
PASS
Mileage21,308 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
PASS
Mileage21,304 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
PASS
Mileage21,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,153 miles
Since last MOT+751 miles
PASS
Mileage20,402 miles
Since last MOT+1,031 miles
PASS
Mileage19,371 miles
Since last MOT+1,320 miles
PASS
Mileage18,051 miles
Since last MOT+1,323 miles
PASS
Mileage16,728 miles
Since last MOT+1,324 miles
PASS
Mileage15,404 miles
Since last MOT+1,524 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,880 miles
Since last MOT+1,804 miles
FAIL
Mileage12,076 miles
Since last MOT+2,135 miles
PASS
Mileage9,941 miles
Since last MOT+2,042 miles
PASS
Mileage7,899 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

RegistrationLW52 AYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLW — Sidcup, London
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About LW52 AYG

What car is LW52 AYG?

LW52 AYG is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LW52 AYG?

The last recorded mileage for LW52 AYG was 53,352 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LW52 AYG passed its MOT?

LW52 AYG has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2025.

Is LW52 AYG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LW52 AYG 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 LW52 AYG?

LW52 AYG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.