Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 99,689 miles on the clock, averaging 8,568 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 ML52 LFJ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 99,689 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,591 |
| Average per year | 8,568 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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
| Registration | ML52 LFJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About ML52 LFJ
What car is ML52 LFJ?
ML52 LFJ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2002.
What is the mileage of ML52 LFJ?
The last recorded mileage for ML52 LFJ was 99,689 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML52 LFJ passed its MOT?
ML52 LFJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2015.
Is ML52 LFJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML52 LFJ 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 ML52 LFJ?
ML52 LFJ is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.