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MD51 LGK

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Green Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGreen
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 53,049 miles on the clock, averaging 2,102 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 MD51 LGK

MOT Status
Due date passed
53,049
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,102

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading53,049 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year2,102
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MD51 LGK 16k25k34k44k53k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,049 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,042 miles
Since last MOT+4,864 miles
PASS
Mileage48,178 miles
Since last MOT+5,274 miles
PASS
Mileage42,904 miles
Since last MOT+4,777 miles
PASS
Mileage38,127 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,127 miles
Since last MOT+5,956 miles
PASS
Mileage32,171 miles
Since last MOT+458 miles
PASS
Mileage31,713 miles
Since last MOT+617 miles
PASS
Mileage31,096 miles
Since last MOT+886 miles
PASS
Mileage30,210 miles
Since last MOT+866 miles
PASS
Mileage29,344 miles
Since last MOT+1,085 miles
PASS
Mileage28,259 miles
Since last MOT+1,038 miles
PASS
Mileage27,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,221 miles
Since last MOT+1,392 miles
PASS
Mileage25,829 miles
Since last MOT+1,306 miles
PASS
Mileage24,523 miles
Since last MOT+1,645 miles
PASS
Mileage22,878 miles
Since last MOT+1,737 miles
PASS
Mileage21,141 miles
Since last MOT+1,856 miles
PASS
Mileage19,285 miles
Since last MOT+2,064 miles
PASS
Mileage17,221 miles
Since last MOT+1,496 miles
PASS
Mileage15,725 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

RegistrationMD51 LGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeMD — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About MD51 LGK

What car is MD51 LGK?

MD51 LGK is an green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.

What is the mileage of MD51 LGK?

The last recorded mileage for MD51 LGK was 53,049 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MD51 LGK passed its MOT?

MD51 LGK has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2023.

Is MD51 LGK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD51 LGK 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 MD51 LGK?

MD51 LGK is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.