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CU02 XSW

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
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 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 76,406 miles on the clock, averaging 2,896 miles per year, well 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 CU02 XSW

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,406
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,896

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,406 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,567
Average per year2,896
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU02 XSW 34k45k55k66k76k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,406 miles
Since last MOT+5,567 miles
PASS
Mileage70,839 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,827 miles
Since last MOT+2,327 miles
PASS
Mileage68,500 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,412 miles
Since last MOT+8,941 miles
PASS
Mileage59,471 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,464 miles
Since last MOT+1,656 miles
PASS
Mileage57,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,808 miles
Since last MOT+1,790 miles
PASS
Mileage56,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,018 miles
Since last MOT+1,804 miles
PASS
Mileage54,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,214 miles
Since last MOT+1,814 miles
PASS
Mileage52,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,400 miles
Since last MOT+1,426 miles
PASS
Mileage50,974 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,972 miles
Since last MOT+2,611 miles
PASS
Mileage48,361 miles
Since last MOT+2,282 miles
PASS
Mileage46,079 miles
Since last MOT+2,870 miles
PASS
Mileage43,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,209 miles
Since last MOT+2,449 miles
PASS
Mileage40,760 miles
Since last MOT+4,362 miles
PASS
Mileage36,398 miles
Since last MOT+2,153 miles
PASS
Mileage34,245 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 XSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About CU02 XSW

What car is CU02 XSW?

CU02 XSW is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Swansea in 2002.

What is the mileage of CU02 XSW?

The last recorded mileage for CU02 XSW was 76,406 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU02 XSW passed its MOT?

CU02 XSW has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2020.

Is CU02 XSW ULEZ compliant?

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

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