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CU52 GXB

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 115,939 miles on the clock, averaging 5,550 miles per year, 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 CU52 GXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,939
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,550

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,939 miles
Reading date
Miles last year481
Average per year5,550
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU52 GXB 35k55k76k96k116k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,939 miles
Since last MOT+481 miles
PASS
Mileage115,458 miles
Since last MOT+3,924 miles
PASS
Mileage111,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,534 miles
Since last MOT+7,083 miles
PASS
Mileage104,451 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,434 miles
Since last MOT+6,044 miles
PASS
Mileage98,390 miles
Since last MOT+225 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,165 miles
Since last MOT+3,236 miles
PASS
Mileage94,929 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage91,119 miles
Since last MOT+3,730 miles
PASS
Mileage87,389 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,389 miles
Since last MOT+4,144 miles
PASS
Mileage83,245 miles
Since last MOT+4,211 miles
PASS
Mileage79,034 miles
Since last MOT+3,483 miles
PASS
Mileage75,551 miles
Since last MOT+17,510 miles
PASS
Mileage58,041 miles
Since last MOT+5,555 miles
PASS
Mileage52,486 miles
Since last MOT+9,023 miles
PASS
Mileage43,463 miles
Since last MOT+8,344 miles
PASS
Mileage35,119 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 GXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About CU52 GXB

What car is CU52 GXB?

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

What is the mileage of CU52 GXB?

The last recorded mileage for CU52 GXB was 115,939 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU52 GXB passed its MOT?

CU52 GXB has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2021.

Is CU52 GXB ULEZ compliant?

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

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