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VO52 LAA

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). It has 153,095 miles on the clock, averaging 7,068 miles per year, 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 VO52 LAA

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,095
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
7,068

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading153,095 miles
Reading date
Miles last year326
Average per year7,068
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO52 LAA 17k51k85k119k153k '05'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,095 miles
Since last MOT+326 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,769 miles
Since last MOT+18,773 miles
PASS
Mileage133,996 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,968 miles
Since last MOT+582 miles
PASS
Mileage133,386 miles
Since last MOT+4,785 miles
PASS
Mileage128,601 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,587 miles
Since last MOT+7,829 miles
PASS
Mileage120,758 miles
Since last MOT+18,002 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,756 miles
PASS
Mileage111,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,564 miles
Since last MOT+8,091 miles
PASS
Mileage103,473 miles
Since last MOT+6,092 miles
PASS
Mileage97,381 miles
Since last MOT+7,563 miles
PASS
Mileage89,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage89,818 miles
Since last MOT+10,700 miles
PASS
Mileage79,118 miles
Since last MOT+7,622 miles
PASS
Mileage71,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,496 miles
Since last MOT+5,483 miles
PASS
Mileage66,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,013 miles
Since last MOT+7,351 miles
PASS
Mileage58,662 miles
Since last MOT+4,837 miles
PASS
Mileage53,825 miles
Since last MOT+2,349 miles
PASS
Mileage51,476 miles
Since last MOT+775 miles
PASS
Mileage50,701 miles
Since last MOT+11,627 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,074 miles
Since last MOT+14,427 miles
PASS
Mileage24,647 miles
Since last MOT+2,980 miles
PASS
Mileage21,667 miles
Since last MOT+4,278 miles
PASS
Mileage17,389 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

RegistrationVO52 LAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VO52 LAA

What car is VO52 LAA?

VO52 LAA is a black Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VO52 LAA?

The last recorded mileage for VO52 LAA was 153,095 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO52 LAA passed its MOT?

VO52 LAA has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2024.

Is VO52 LAA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO52 LAA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VO52 LAA?

VO52 LAA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.