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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 150,080 miles on the clock, averaging 8,865 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 CU02 LPY
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 150,080 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,588 |
| Average per year | 8,865 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 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 | CU02 LPY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About CU02 LPY
What car is CU02 LPY?
CU02 LPY is a grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Swansea in 2002.
What is the mileage of CU02 LPY?
The last recorded mileage for CU02 LPY was 150,080 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CU02 LPY passed its MOT?
CU02 LPY has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2019.
Is CU02 LPY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU02 LPY 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 CU02 LPY?
CU02 LPY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.