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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 116,703 miles on the clock, averaging 7,402 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 OV52 LVC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 116,703 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,129 |
| Average per year | 7,402 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 | OV52 LVC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About OV52 LVC
What car is OV52 LVC?
OV52 LVC is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2002.
What is the mileage of OV52 LVC?
The last recorded mileage for OV52 LVC was 116,703 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV52 LVC passed its MOT?
OV52 LVC has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Nov 2017.
Is OV52 LVC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV52 LVC 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 OV52 LVC?
OV52 LVC is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.