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CU02 XAT

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1200cc

Green Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1200cc
ColourGreen
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 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1200cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 161,001 miles on the clock, averaging 7,690 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 XAT

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,001
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
7,690

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading161,001 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23
Average per year7,690
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU02 XAT 30k63k96k128k161k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,001 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,978 miles
Since last MOT+9,593 miles
PASS
Mileage151,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,385 miles
Since last MOT+13,041 miles
PASS
Mileage138,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,344 miles
Since last MOT+17,939 miles
PASS
Mileage120,405 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,405 miles
Since last MOT+15,816 miles
PASS
Mileage104,589 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,587 miles
Since last MOT+3,569 miles
PASS
Mileage101,018 miles
Since last MOT+5,098 miles
PASS
Mileage95,920 miles
Since last MOT+3,288 miles
PASS
Mileage92,632 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,603 miles
Since last MOT+3,439 miles
PASS
Mileage89,164 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,162 miles
Since last MOT+4,641 miles
PASS
Mileage84,521 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,519 miles
Since last MOT+3,772 miles
PASS
Mileage80,747 miles
Since last MOT+4,500 miles
PASS
Mileage76,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,247 miles
Since last MOT+6,272 miles
PASS
Mileage69,975 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,962 miles
Since last MOT+11,316 miles
PASS
Mileage58,646 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,645 miles
Since last MOT+7,756 miles
PASS
Mileage50,889 miles
Since last MOT+7,171 miles
PASS
Mileage43,718 miles
Since last MOT+6,205 miles
PASS
Mileage37,513 miles
Since last MOT+7,357 miles
PASS
Mileage30,156 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

RegistrationCU02 XAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1200cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About CU02 XAT

What car is CU02 XAT?

CU02 XAT is a green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1200cc). First registered in Swansea in 2002.

What is the mileage of CU02 XAT?

The last recorded mileage for CU02 XAT was 161,001 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU02 XAT passed its MOT?

CU02 XAT has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2023.

Is CU02 XAT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU02 XAT 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 XAT?

CU02 XAT is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.