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CU52 UKV

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 117,896 miles on the clock, averaging 8,701 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for CU52 UKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,896
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
8,701

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 reading117,896 miles
Reading date
Miles last year118
Average per year8,701
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU52 UKV 17k42k68k93k118k '05'17'12

Check CU52 UKV

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,896 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,778 miles
Since last MOT+8,492 miles
PASS
Mileage109,286 miles
Since last MOT+1,779 miles
PASS
Mileage107,507 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,504 miles
Since last MOT+6,158 miles
PASS
Mileage101,346 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,263 miles
Since last MOT+6,450 miles
PASS
Mileage94,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,813 miles
Since last MOT+7,576 miles
PASS
Mileage87,237 miles
Since last MOT+6,921 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,316 miles
Since last MOT+8,155 miles
PASS
Mileage72,161 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,120 miles
Since last MOT+14,684 miles
PASS
Mileage57,436 miles
Since last MOT+18,682 miles
PASS
Mileage38,754 miles
Since last MOT+16,581 miles
PASS
Mileage22,173 miles
Since last MOT+4,883 miles
PASS
Mileage17,290 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 UKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About CU52 UKV

What car is CU52 UKV?

CU52 UKV is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Swansea in 2002.

What is the mileage of CU52 UKV?

The last recorded mileage for CU52 UKV was 117,896 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU52 UKV passed its MOT?

CU52 UKV has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2017.

Is CU52 UKV ULEZ compliant?

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

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