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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 154,400 miles on the clock, averaging 7,709 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 CU52 ECD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 154,400 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,709 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | CU52 ECD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About CU52 ECD
What car is CU52 ECD?
CU52 ECD is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Swansea in 2002.
What is the mileage of CU52 ECD?
The last recorded mileage for CU52 ECD was 154,400 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CU52 ECD passed its MOT?
CU52 ECD has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2020.
Is CU52 ECD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU52 ECD 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 ECD?
CU52 ECD is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.