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CU52 EDR

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). It has 127,023 miles on the clock, averaging 4,964 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 EDR

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,023
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
4,964

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading127,023 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year4,964
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU52 EDR 32k56k80k103k127k '05'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,023 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,016 miles
Since last MOT+12,622 miles
PASS
Mileage114,394 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,393 miles
Since last MOT+18,888 miles
PASS
Mileage95,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,505 miles
Since last MOT+814 miles
PASS
Mileage94,691 miles
Since last MOT+1,542 miles
PASS
Mileage93,149 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,147 miles
Since last MOT+1,287 miles
PASS
Mileage91,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,860 miles
Since last MOT+1,723 miles
PASS
Mileage90,137 miles
Since last MOT+1,609 miles
PASS
Mileage88,528 miles
Since last MOT+1,796 miles
PASS
Mileage86,732 miles
Since last MOT+1,641 miles
PASS
Mileage85,091 miles
Since last MOT+2,000 miles
PASS
Mileage83,091 miles
Since last MOT+2,082 miles
PASS
Mileage81,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,009 miles
Since last MOT+1,939 miles
PASS
Mileage79,070 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,067 miles
Since last MOT+5,451 miles
PASS
Mileage73,616 miles
Since last MOT+1,426 miles
PASS
Mileage72,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,190 miles
Since last MOT+6,481 miles
PASS
Mileage65,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,709 miles
Since last MOT+7,771 miles
PASS
Mileage57,938 miles
Since last MOT+4,950 miles
PASS
Mileage52,988 miles
Since last MOT+5,708 miles
PASS
Mileage47,280 miles
Since last MOT+15,250 miles
PASS
Mileage32,030 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 EDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About CU52 EDR

What car is CU52 EDR?

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

What is the mileage of CU52 EDR?

The last recorded mileage for CU52 EDR was 127,023 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU52 EDR passed its MOT?

CU52 EDR has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2024.

Is CU52 EDR ULEZ compliant?

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

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