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CU52 JZT

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 161,390 miles on the clock, averaging 7,472 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 JZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,390
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,472

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading161,390 miles
Reading date
Miles last year549
Average per year7,472
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU52 JZT 26k60k94k127k161k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage161,390 miles
Since last MOT+549 miles
PASS
Mileage160,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,841 miles
Since last MOT+2,668 miles
PASS
Mileage158,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,173 miles
Since last MOT+5,897 miles
PASS
Mileage152,276 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,278 miles
Since last MOT+3,805 miles
PASS
Mileage148,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,473 miles
Since last MOT+3,240 miles
PASS
Mileage145,233 miles
Since last MOT+7,929 miles
PASS
Mileage137,304 miles
Since last MOT+12,061 miles
PASS
Mileage125,243 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,234 miles
Since last MOT+9,726 miles
PASS
Mileage115,508 miles
Since last MOT+11,021 miles
PASS
Mileage104,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,487 miles
Since last MOT+11,045 miles
PASS
Mileage93,442 miles
Since last MOT+13,654 miles
PASS
Mileage79,788 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,778 miles
Since last MOT+5,438 miles
PASS
Mileage74,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,340 miles
Since last MOT+14,882 miles
PASS
Mileage59,458 miles
Since last MOT+14,927 miles
PASS
Mileage44,531 miles
Since last MOT+7,368 miles
PASS
Mileage37,163 miles
Since last MOT+6,328 miles
PASS
Mileage30,835 miles
Since last MOT+5,118 miles
PASS
Mileage25,717 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 JZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About CU52 JZT

What car is CU52 JZT?

CU52 JZT is a blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Swansea in 2002.

What is the mileage of CU52 JZT?

The last recorded mileage for CU52 JZT was 161,390 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU52 JZT passed its MOT?

CU52 JZT has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 29 Oct 2024.

Is CU52 JZT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU52 JZT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CU52 JZT?

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