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CA52 LUE

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 32 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 13 (59% pass rate). It has 124,139 miles on the clock, averaging 5,573 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 CA52 LUE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
124,139
Last Mileage
Recorded
32
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 32 tests on record
5,573

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

Below average
Latest reading124,139 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year5,573
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CA52 LUE 14k41k69k97k124k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 32 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,139 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,135 miles
Since last MOT+2,320 miles
PASS
Mileage121,815 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,813 miles
Since last MOT+3,127 miles
PASS
Mileage118,686 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,684 miles
Since last MOT+1,682 miles
PASS
Mileage117,002 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,000 miles
Since last MOT+2,468 miles
PASS
Mileage114,532 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,531 miles
Since last MOT+977 miles
PASS
Mileage113,554 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,552 miles
Since last MOT+1,574 miles
PASS
Mileage111,978 miles
Since last MOT+773 miles
PASS
Mileage111,205 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,203 miles
Since last MOT+901 miles
PASS
Mileage110,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,302 miles
Since last MOT+931 miles
PASS
Mileage109,371 miles
Since last MOT+152 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,219 miles
Since last MOT+2,290 miles
PASS
Mileage106,929 miles
Since last MOT+7,751 miles
PASS
Mileage99,178 miles
Since last MOT+14,358 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,820 miles
Since last MOT+14,213 miles
PASS
Mileage70,607 miles
Since last MOT+16,031 miles
PASS
Mileage54,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,576 miles
Since last MOT+9,962 miles
PASS
Mileage44,614 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,603 miles
Since last MOT+9,354 miles
PASS
Mileage35,249 miles
Since last MOT+12,691 miles
PASS
Mileage22,558 miles
Since last MOT+5,598 miles
PASS
Mileage16,960 miles
Since last MOT+3,090 miles
PASS
Mileage13,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,870 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 LUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About CA52 LUE

What car is CA52 LUE?

CA52 LUE is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CA52 LUE?

The last recorded mileage for CA52 LUE was 124,139 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA52 LUE passed its MOT?

CA52 LUE has had 32 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (19 passes, 13 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2025.

Is CA52 LUE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA52 LUE 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 CA52 LUE?

CA52 LUE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.