Vehicle summary
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 140,445 miles on the clock, averaging 8,390 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 EA52 CFE
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MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 140,445 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,390 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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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
| Registration | EA52 CFE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EA — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About EA52 CFE
What car is EA52 CFE?
EA52 CFE is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2002.
What is the mileage of EA52 CFE?
The last recorded mileage for EA52 CFE was 140,445 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EA52 CFE passed its MOT?
EA52 CFE has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2018.
Is EA52 CFE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA52 CFE 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 EA52 CFE?
EA52 CFE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.