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CU52 TMX

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 126,845 miles on the clock, averaging 7,525 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 TMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,845
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,525

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,845 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,525
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU52 TMX 35k58k81k104k127k '05'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,845 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,842 miles
Since last MOT+1,944 miles
PASS
Mileage124,898 miles
Since last MOT+2,007 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,891 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
PASS
Mileage122,852 miles
Since last MOT+2,117 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,735 miles
Since last MOT+4,735 miles
PASS
Mileage116,000 miles
Since last MOT+8,747 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,253 miles
Since last MOT+7,101 miles
PASS
Mileage100,152 miles
Since last MOT+9,454 miles
PASS
Mileage90,698 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,654 miles
Since last MOT+1,871 miles
PASS
Mileage88,783 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,783 miles
Since last MOT+20,133 miles
PASS
Mileage68,650 miles
Since last MOT+14,944 miles
PASS
Mileage53,706 miles
Since last MOT+9,483 miles
PASS
Mileage44,223 miles
Since last MOT+8,977 miles
PASS
Mileage35,246 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 TMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About CU52 TMX

What car is CU52 TMX?

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

What is the mileage of CU52 TMX?

The last recorded mileage for CU52 TMX was 126,845 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU52 TMX passed its MOT?

CU52 TMX has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2018.

Is CU52 TMX ULEZ compliant?

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

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