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CU52 EEA

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 115,055 miles on the clock, averaging 7,755 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 EEA

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,055
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,755

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 reading115,055 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,755
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CU52 EEA 43k61k79k97k115k '05'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,055 miles
Since last MOT+6,791 miles
PASS
Mileage108,264 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,235 miles
Since last MOT+6,545 miles
PASS
Mileage101,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,690 miles
Since last MOT+8,206 miles
PASS
Mileage93,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,484 miles
Since last MOT+4,833 miles
PASS
Mileage88,651 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,648 miles
Since last MOT+9,992 miles
PASS
Mileage78,656 miles
Since last MOT+6,118 miles
PASS
Mileage72,538 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,534 miles
Since last MOT+10,352 miles
PASS
Mileage62,182 miles
Since last MOT+9,805 miles
PASS
Mileage52,377 miles
Since last MOT+8,978 miles
PASS
Mileage43,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,399 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

RegistrationCU52 EEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About CU52 EEA

What car is CU52 EEA?

CU52 EEA is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Swansea in 2002.

What is the mileage of CU52 EEA?

The last recorded mileage for CU52 EEA was 115,055 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU52 EEA passed its MOT?

CU52 EEA has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2014.

Is CU52 EEA ULEZ compliant?

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

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