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CU52 DMY

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 62,261 miles on the clock, averaging 4,588 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for CU52 DMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,261
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,588

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 reading62,261 miles
Reading date
Miles last year674
Average per year4,588
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU52 DMY 12k24k37k50k62k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,261 miles
Since last MOT+674 miles
PASS
Mileage61,587 miles
Since last MOT+1,890 miles
PASS
Mileage59,697 miles
Since last MOT+7,808 miles
PASS
Mileage51,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,889 miles
Since last MOT+10,009 miles
PASS
Mileage41,880 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,880 miles
Since last MOT+7,034 miles
PASS
Mileage34,846 miles
Since last MOT+3,891 miles
PASS
Mileage30,955 miles
Since last MOT+7,533 miles
PASS
Mileage23,422 miles
Since last MOT+1,812 miles
PASS
Mileage21,610 miles
Since last MOT+3,121 miles
PASS
Mileage18,489 miles
Since last MOT+3,606 miles
PASS
Mileage14,883 miles
Since last MOT+3,249 miles
PASS
Mileage11,634 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 DMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About CU52 DMY

What car is CU52 DMY?

CU52 DMY is a green Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Swansea in 2002.

What is the mileage of CU52 DMY?

The last recorded mileage for CU52 DMY was 62,261 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU52 DMY passed its MOT?

CU52 DMY has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2017.

Is CU52 DMY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU52 DMY 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 CU52 DMY?

CU52 DMY is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.